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AV59 VDC

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,151 mi
Last recorded65,151 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VDC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 65,151 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2024 65,058 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2023 63,869 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))

Fail 17 May 2023 63,857 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 62,284 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective may weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end cover surface perishing

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan heavily corroded strong advise replace (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers wiper blade slight smear adviseclean/replace

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 23 Jan 2021 58,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective may weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end cover surface perishing

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan heavily corroded strong advise replace (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers wiper blade slight smear adviseclean/replace

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,056 miles

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 31 Jul 2019 54,048 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 18 Jul 2019 53,915 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier The support clamp doesn't work on this type of battery and battery movement is just limited by the wires that are connected to it. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Broken due corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush getting deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Has humidity inside. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,963 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has a little crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Broken due corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, ( manufacturer code 2313 ). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 49,963 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has a little crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Broken due corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Changed bulb. (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, ( manufacturer code 2313 ). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak Engine sump. ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 45,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak Engine sump. ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,233 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,058 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 15,053 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,285 miles

front exhaust mount corroding

rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 12,282 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,005 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 VDC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDC, 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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AV59 VDC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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