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AV59 SXA

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,890 mi
Last recorded64,890 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 SXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 64,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 60,528 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 55,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 50,549 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 50,549 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 3,449 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 36,962 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 exhaust brackets have broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,320 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,760 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,495 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 17,495 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,690 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 SXA is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXA, 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

How do I check the history of AV59 SXA?

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What year was AV59 SXA registered?

AV59 SXA is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is AV59 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 SXA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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