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AY59 XRJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,570 mi
Last recorded76,570 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,570 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 70,376 miles

Both front lower suspension arms (rear bushes) becoming unbonded.

Damage to o/s/r door, still functioning as intended.

Engine sump corroded.

Exhaust system corroded (centre exhaust bracket broken) system still secure.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f ABS ring in poor condition.

Fail 7 Jan 2025 70,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Emissions not tested, lambda too high. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front lower suspension arms (rear bushes) becoming unbonded.

Damage to o/s/r door, still functioning as intended.

Engine sump corroded.

Exhaust system corroded (centre exhaust bracket broken) system still secure.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f ABS ring in poor condition.

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,766 miles

Both front lower suspension arms (rear bushes) becoming unbonded.

Damage to o/s/r door, still functioning as intended.

Engine sump corroded.

Exhaust system corroded/center exhaust bracket broken.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly cracking, advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f ABS ring in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front lower arm, rear bushes becoming unbonded

exhaust system corroded / center exhaust bracket broken

sump corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2023 68,976 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front lower arm, rear bushes becoming unbonded

exhaust system corroded / center exhaust bracket broken

sump corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,369 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper is smearing

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 52,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper is smearing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,665 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi and pipe from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi and pipe from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,137 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 43,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,931 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s ageing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 35,931 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s ageing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,246 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s ageing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 32,246 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s ageing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 28,683 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 24,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,047 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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AY59 XRJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AY59 XRJ, 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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AY59 XRJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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