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AV59 VDY

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,550 mi
Last recorded42,550 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 42,550 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & surface corrosion

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both sides front upper suspension top mounts have roughness in operation

Both sides rear metal brake pipes (To wheel cylinders) corroding

Exhaust corroding & 1 x mount broken (System still secure)

Offside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Windscreen Washers getting weak

Pass 30 Oct 2024 41,596 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & surface corrosion

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both sides front upper suspension top mounts have roughness in operation (Starting to creak)

Both sides rear metal brake pipes (To wheel cylinders) corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2024 41,596 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & surface corrosion

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both sides front upper suspension top mounts have roughness in operation (Starting to creak)

Both sides rear metal brake pipes (To wheel cylinders) corroding

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 40,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 39,703 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 Front 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 12 Oct 2021 38,631 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 Front 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 12 Oct 2021 38,621 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 20 Oct 2020 37,640 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 36,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 35,496 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 35,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 32,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 25,940 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front exhaust mounting weld broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 19,619 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2014 12,896 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 6,410 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 864 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 VDY is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

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

Is AV59 VDY safe to buy?

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