2009 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · PJ09 XTL
2009 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 111,556 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ09 XTL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2024
- 111,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ09 XTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Picanto (PJ09 XTL) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PJ09 XTL Mileage History
- 13/08/2022104,595 mi
- 09/08/2023107,978 mi+3,383 mi
- 18/08/2023108,076 mi+98 mi
- 21/08/2024111,556 mi+3,480 mi
Average of roughly 3,440 miles per year across 4 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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- Front spring and top-mount failuresModerate
Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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