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AV59 VDF

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,549 mi
Last recorded119,549 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 119,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Advise front tyres are a different size to rears. 65 profile should be 60!

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 115,847 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 115,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Advise front tyres larger profile size

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported nearside and offside front to rear pipes tail ends (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 111,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 111,562 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,944 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 93,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO WHEEL CYL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO WHEEL CYL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside INNER CV BOOT SPLIT OPEN

Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,609 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 80,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 80,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear h.brake poor

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,830 miles

sump is rusty / leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,103 miles

front exhaust bracket needs welding

Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,461 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,152 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,342 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 9,807 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 9,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 4,750 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 4,144 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 VDF is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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