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AV59 VKB

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

34,866 mi
Last recorded34,866 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VKB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 34,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 34,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2024 33,958 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 31,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode small pipe to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode small pipe to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 31,075 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 22 Oct 2020 29,988 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,583 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 25,780 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 25,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 22,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit staggered tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit staggered tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 22,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit staggered tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit staggered tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 19,674 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 17,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 15,977 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 15,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,293 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 9,196 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 VKB is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

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

Is AV59 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 VKB 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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