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AV59 LKZ

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,578 mi
Last recorded81,578 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 81,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp water logged

Fail 12 Sep 2024 81,578 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp water logged

Pass 6 Sep 2023 80,320 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 80,320 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,101 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 78,101 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaking box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,786 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,065 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 73,378 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 73,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall. cracked to ply/cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 68,143 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 68,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,268 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 49,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,838 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 40,838 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 26,995 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,253 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 LKZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV59 LKZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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