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AV59 FGU

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,066 mi
Last recorded17,066 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 17,066 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 17,065 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 16,996 miles

Front both front suspension upper mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 16,966 miles

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

Front both front suspension upper mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 16,910 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 16,844 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 16,649 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 16,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall - Cords visable - 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall - cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 16,476 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to crack

Pass 23 Sep 2019 16,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 16,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 14,508 miles

Front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,137 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,150 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Sep 2015 12,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres slightly perished

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 9,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 7,649 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 FGU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

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

Is AV59 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 FGU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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