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AV59 VJO

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,846 mi
Last recorded24,846 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 24,846 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL CRACKED AND PERISHED 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 24,831 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL CRACKED AND PERISHED 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 24,455 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 24,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 22,913 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld come away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 22,912 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld come away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 19,775 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 19,775 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 17,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 16,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn and Tyres BADLY cracked recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are BADLY cracked recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 16,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 15,734 miles

bothside front tyres centre read cracking, and worn thin. should replace.

bothside rear tyres centre tread cracking, should replace.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 15,734 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working upper stop lamp, not knowing if connected. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

bothside front tyres centre read cracking, and worn thin. should replace.

bothside rear tyres centre tread cracking, should replace.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 13,003 miles

bothside front tyre,s wearing thin.

bothside rear tyre/s centre section lightly cracking.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 11,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 9,268 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 7,286 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 VJO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

AV59 VJO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is AV59 VJO safe to buy?

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