2009 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · WG59 EKC
2009 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 42,177 miles. MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG59 EKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2026
- 42,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG59 EKC 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 (WG59 EKC) between December 2021 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WG59 EKC Mileage History
- 23/12/202135,841 mi
- 29/12/202240,031 mi+4,190 mi
- 29/12/202240,031 mi
- 16/01/202442,171 mi+2,140 mi
- 02/10/202642,177 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,327 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: Poor
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