2009 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · AJ09 FXU

The 2009 Kia Picanto most recently passed its MOT on 7 January 2026 with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating a clean roadworthiness outcome at the time of test. Prior to that, however, the vehicle failed on 5 January 2026 with no defects listed, an unusual entry that suggests the failure was administrative or tied to a pre-existing failure on the same date rather than a mechanical defect captured in the record. Looking at the broader pattern, the car passed in January 2025 and January 2024 cleanly, but also failed on 5 January 2024 with no defects noted. Across five recorded tests spanning two years, no component failures, advisories, or wear items have been flagged by testers, which points to a record with no recurring mechanical themes, though the absence of any listed reason on the failures prevents any technical conclusion being drawn from those entries. The mileage profile is notably light for a 17-year-old vehicle, with 35,630 recorded miles averaging roughly 2,096 miles per year. No specific mileages are provided alongside the test results, making it impossible to verify mileage accumulation rate or detect any gaps or anomalies between tests. Low annual mileage of this nature typically results in less wear on drivetrain and braking components, but it can also lead to issues associated with prolonged standing, such as dried brake flex hoses, perished rubber seals, corroded brake calipers, and reduced battery or component function. The DVSA record alone cannot confirm whether the low mileage reflects genuine light use or extended periods of inactivity. A buyer arranging an in-person inspection should pay particular attention to brake caliper and pad condition, as standing vehicles commonly develop binding calipers and corroded slide mechanisms. Brake flex hoses, suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links should be examined for corrosion and perishing given the car's age. Tyre condition and age should be checked, as old rubber deteriorates regardless of tread depth, and the exhaust system, including mounting rubbers and underbody components, warrants a visual check for surface corrosion. The cooling system, including hoses, coolant condition, and water pump weepage, is another area worth inspecting on a low-mileage older car. Any signs of structural corrosion around suspension mounting points, wheel arches, or sills would be a concern given the vehicle's age and should be verified visually alongside the DVSA record.