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AV59 HUJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,159 mi
Last recorded117,159 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,159 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 114,828 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 112,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 112,047 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 112,043 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 111,468 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,521 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,522 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 92,522 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,178 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,081 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,701 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,228 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,797 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,282 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 HUJ 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 HUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV59 HUJ registered?

AV59 HUJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is AV59 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 HUJ 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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