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AV59 HTK

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,523 mi
Last recorded105,523 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,523 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 105,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 97,771 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 97,770 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 84,054 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 84,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 70,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,696 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 62,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,595 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 39,595 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 20,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,669 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2015 11,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 7,917 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 4,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 3,588 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 HTK is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

AV59 HTK is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is AV59 HTK safe to buy?

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