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AV59 VJU

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,234 mi
Last recorded62,234 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,234 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strutmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 60,615 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & offside( + cracking tread (4.1.E.1)

tyre has a cut inner wall nearside front (cords not exposed

Pass 18 May 2016 59,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,774 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 56,772 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 47,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 37,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/side and n/side front tyres getting v/low

Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,745 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres getting v/low

Fail 3 Nov 2012 29,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 29,096 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 VJU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU?

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What year was AV59 VJU registered?

AV59 VJU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is AV59 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 VJU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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