2009 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · AO09 DWA
2009 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 47,033 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO09 DWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2025
- 47,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO09 DWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Picanto (AO09 DWA) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
AO09 DWA Mileage History
- 24/03/202235,509 mi
- 16/03/202342,114 mi+6,605 mi
- 17/03/202342,117 mi+3 mi
- 12/03/202547,032 mi+4,915 mi
- 15/03/202547,033 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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