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AV59 VJM

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,585 mi
Last recorded50,585 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VJM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 50,585 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 50,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 47,677 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,805 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 40,805 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,979 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush, rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 28,799 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,987 miles

TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 30 Oct 2017 25,987 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 25 Oct 2016 23,817 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated,cracking in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,552 miles

front exhaust mount cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2013 17,540 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 15,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,771 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 VJM is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM?

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What year was AV59 VJM registered?

AV59 VJM is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is AV59 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 VJM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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