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ST59 HHB 2009 Kia Picanto

  • White
  • Petrol
  • 999 cc
  • 91,482 miles

MOT history

Attention

MOT expired on 12 October 2026.

  • 25Tests
  • 16Passed
  • 9Failed
  • 29Advisories
  1. 2 Oct 2026 Fail 91,482 mi 1 failure · 2 advisories

    Failures

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

    Advisories

    • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. 29 Sep 2025 Pass 83,353 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. 19 Sep 2024 Pass 81,693 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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  1. 19 Sep 2024 Fail 81,685 mi 1 failure · 1 advisory

    Failures

    • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (dangerous)

    Advisories

    • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. 13 Oct 2023 Pass 77,239 mi 5 advisories

    Advisories

    • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. 16 Nov 2022 Pass 74,296 mi No advisories
  4. 16 Nov 2022 Fail 74,296 mi 1 repaired during the test

    Repaired during the test

    • Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. 9 Mar 2022 Pass 73,246 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. 2 Mar 2022 Fail 73,231 mi 3 failures · 7 advisories

    Failures

    • Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) (dangerous)
    • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking not allowing brake test (1.2.1 (g))

    Advisories

    • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • Nearside Rear 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))
    • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
  7. 1 Mar 2021 Pass 67,014 mi 4 advisories

    Advisories

    • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. 27 Feb 2021 Fail 66,956 mi 2 failures · 4 advisories

    Failures

    • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (dangerous)

    Advisories

    • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. 16 Feb 2020 Pass 60,023 mi No advisories
  10. 12 Mar 2019 Pass 50,475 mi No advisories
  11. 11 Mar 2019 Fail 50,471 mi 1 failure

    Failures

    • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. 23 Apr 2018 Pass 46,575 mi No advisories
  13. 21 Mar 2017 Pass 40,790 mi No advisories
  14. 19 Apr 2016 Pass 36,863 mi No advisories
  15. 19 Apr 2016 Fail 36,862 mi 1 failure

    Failures

    • Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  16. 5 May 2015 Pass 32,354 mi No advisories
  17. 2 May 2015 Fail 32,354 mi 1 failure

    Failures

    • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  18. 17 Mar 2015 Pass 32,350 mi No advisories
  19. 5 Feb 2015 Pass 31,844 mi No advisories
  20. 4 Feb 2014 Pass 24,564 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate
  21. 3 Feb 2014 Fail 24,564 mi 2 failures · 1 advisory

    Failures

    • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

    Advisories

    • nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate
  22. 23 Oct 2012 Pass 15,325 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Kia Picanto MOT facts

71.4%first-time pass rate, 2025
57.7%Aged 11 years and over, like this one

0.9 points below the 72.3% average for all cars. From 190,252 Kia Picanto MOT tests in 2025.

Most common failure area Brakes 26% of its MOT failures
Kia Picanto reliability and MOT data

Tax & emissions

Road tax

No issues

Taxed until 1 Aug 2027.

Estimated road tax£35 a year

CO2 band C (114 g/km) · 2026/27 rates

ULEZ status

No issues

ULEZ compliant.

Euro status
Euro 4 or newer
Fuel
Petrol
Year built
2009
First registered
October 2009

Vehicle details

Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First registered
October 2009
CO₂ emissions
114 g/km
Latest V5C issued
13 Oct 2025

Outstanding finance

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1 in 4 cars has outstanding finance. While money is owed, the car belongs to the lender, who can take it back even after it has been sold.

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Mileage history

91,482 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026
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Recorded mileage at 25 MOT tests, from 15,325 miles on 23 Oct 2012 to 91,482 miles on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer readings as recorded at each MOT test.

No issues

No mileage discrepancies found in MOT records.

Theft check

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Around 150 cars are stolen across the UK every day. Make sure ST59 HHB isn’t one of them.

Currently recorded as stolen
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Previously recorded as stolen
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Safety recalls

Attention

A safety recall may affect this vehicle.

  1. 1 Recall R/2010/062 Fuel may leak

    Defect: The fuel tank filler neck may crack and allow fuel to leak.

    Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel tank filler neck.

What should I do?

Contact the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether this recall affects this car and whether any work is required.

Accident history

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Insurers record a car as a write-off (Category A, B, S or N) when it’s too damaged or too costly to repair. A repaired write-off can be sold again, but it’s worth less.

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Insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a Basic Car Report and a Full History Report?

This Basic Car Report is free and built from public DVLA and DVSA records for ST59 HHB: its MOT history, the mileage recorded at each MOT, tax and SORN status, ULEZ status and safety recalls where available. The Full History Report adds the checks those public records can’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, police stolen records, previous owners, plate changes and mileage records from beyond the MOT.

How can I check if a car has outstanding finance or has been stolen?

Neither is in the Basic Car Report, because public DVLA and DVSA records don’t include finance agreements or police stolen reports; they come from separate finance and police data. The Full History Report checks both for ST59 HHB, along with write-offs and previous owners, before you hand over any money.

What should I check before buying a used car?

Start with the public checks in this report: the MOT history for repeat failures and advisories, mileage readings that rise steadily, tax and SORN status, and any outstanding safety recalls. Then check what public records don’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, stolen records and ownership history. Finally, see the car in person and make sure the V5C logbook and VIN match the car and the seller.

What should I check before buying a used Kia?

Kias fail their MOT most often on brakes: 23% of their failures, against 15% for all cars. Tyres account for more of their failures than average, 15% against 13%. In this car’s MOT history above, look for failures and advisories in those areas and ask whether they were fixed.

Are Kias reliable used cars?

MOT results are a useful public guide. In 2025, Kias passed 75.2% of their initial MOT tests, 2.9 points above the 72.3% average for all cars and 28th of 63 makes. Older ones pass less often, 86% at 3 to 5 years old against 57.7% at 11 years and over, so how this car has been looked after matters most: its MOT history above is the best evidence. Compare every Kia model’s MOT record.

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