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AV59 DFK

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,271 mi
Last recorded69,271 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 69,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,974 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 61,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165\60x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165\60x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 52,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 50,136 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE RUSTY AND WEAK ON FLANGE

Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,249 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective acceptable at time of mot (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/ 60/ 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,141 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 40,141 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 29,926 miles

Nearside Front top mount slightly worn

Fail 9 Oct 2018 29,922 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top mount slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2017 24,273 miles

Front Unable to check front brake pads as steel wheels fitted.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,729 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 15,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 6,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 5,363 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 3,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 2,916 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 DFK is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFK, 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 DFK is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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