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AV59 GWA

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,777 mi
Last recorded42,777 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 GWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 42,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit(other 3 tyres @ 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

n/s park brake slower to apply so may need attention soon?

Fail 29 Jun 2026 42,777 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit(other 3 tyres @ 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

n/s park brake slower to apply so may need attention soon?

Pass 17 Jul 2025 32,408 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 32,407 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 32,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 32,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 31,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 31,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 30,037 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 29,974 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner insecure but still preventing ingress & grease

Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 27,091 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,953 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,679 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 22,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,934 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 GWA is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

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

Is AV59 GWA safe to buy?

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