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AV59 FGM

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,877 mi
Last recorded54,877 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 54,877 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 54,868 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 49,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi section bracket rusted off but still supports exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 47,829 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 47,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,441 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 45,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,685 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Front lower downpipe bracket broken / fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes lipped on the outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 41,685 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Front lower downpipe bracket broken / fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes lipped on the outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding but not excessively.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade worn out. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,762 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe mount broken but system still adequetly supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top shock absorber mount has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,485 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 30,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,713 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

exhaust flexi bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 26 Sep 2017 25,713 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

exhaust flexi bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,433 miles

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

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

exhaust centre pipe bracket broken although exhaust still adequately supported

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Oct 2015 20,415 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,836 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 12,322 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 FGM is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FGM, 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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What year was AV59 FGM registered?

AV59 FGM is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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