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AV59 MKU

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,396 mi
Last recorded46,396 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,396 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 46,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 43,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 39,566 miles

Nail in tread offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 38,385 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,087 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,935 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 33,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,147 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 31,916 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,460 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 29,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,349 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,735 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 22,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,701 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,253 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 MKU 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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

AV59 MKU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is AV59 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 MKU 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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