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AV59 VKE

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 98,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,657 miles

Offside Front bumper/wing damaged and tapped up

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 92,656 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front bumper/wing damaged and tapped up

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 88,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155x70x13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 88,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155x70x13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,628 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 84,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,449 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 73,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front pipe mounting corroded on exhuast

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,866 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 48,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 VKE is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

AV59 VKE is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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