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AY59 XRM

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,964 mi
Last recorded96,964 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,964 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 89,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,701 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 85,701 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 85,698 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,219 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 79,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,641 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,997 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 62,398 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,395 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,309 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 26,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 26,721 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,573 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 XRM is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 AY59 XRM, 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 AY59 XRM registered?

AY59 XRM is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AY59 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 XRM 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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