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AV59 YUJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,728 mi
Last recorded36,728 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 36,728 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 35,172 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 35,172 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 33,412 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 33,412 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 31,470 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 31,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 29,076 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 29,075 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 26,854 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 26,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 25,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 23,284 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 23,284 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 21,400 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake starting to become tight

Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,082 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 17,176 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 17,176 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 15,500 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 12,577 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 9,529 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 YUJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

AV59 YUJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AV59 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 YUJ shows 21 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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