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AV59 VKC

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,696 mi
Last recorded92,696 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 92,696 miles

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

front axle has different size tyres fitted than to rear axle

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 80,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 58,316 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 52,167 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 52,167 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 49,930 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 49,921 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 48,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 43,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 36,395 miles

Nearside mirror head insecure. 1

Fail 8 Nov 2017 36,329 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror head insecure. 1

Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,296 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure. 1

Fail 10 Nov 2016 28,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre exhaust mounting corroded and insecure. 1

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside door mirror insecure. 1

Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,855 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 15,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 15,488 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 9,230 miles

Slight uneven wear and deteroiration on nearside front tyre

Slight uneven wear and deteroiration on offside front tyre

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 VKC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

AV59 VKC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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