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AV59 DFC

2009 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,388 mi
Last recorded78,388 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DFC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,388 miles

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 78,375 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 73,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres are scrubbing on inner and outer edges and close to splitting/separation

Fail 25 Sep 2023 73,326 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres are scrubbing on inner and outer edges and close to splitting/separation

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,444 miles

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,316 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 10 Sep 2021 69,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,235 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 67,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,081 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,387 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 56,387 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,692 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 46,692 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,594 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm - 3.5mm

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,914 miles

Both rear tyres have numerous cuts in tread area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 34,905 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres have numerous cuts in tread area

Exhaust front bracket corroded and partially broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,809 miles

Offside front tyre worn nearly smooth on inner edge,on 4mm.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 28,787 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both numberplate lamp bulb covers missing.

Offside front tyre worn nearly smooth on inner edge,on 4mm.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,881 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AV59 DFC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 41,564 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV59 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV59 DFC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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