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AV59 SXJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,082 mi
Last recorded31,082 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 31,082 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 24,297 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 21,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 14,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 14,214 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 14,016 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 13,245 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 12,638 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 11,471 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 11,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 10,297 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 9,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 8,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 6,930 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 6,192 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 SXJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

AV59 SXJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is AV59 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 SXJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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