2009 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · WL59 FBN
2009 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 46,160 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL59 FBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 46,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL59 FBN 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 (WL59 FBN) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bearing. (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
WL59 FBN Mileage History
- 30/10/202340,896 mi
- 01/11/202442,404 mi+1,508 mi
- 21/10/202544,494 mi+2,090 mi
- 22/10/202544,494 mi
- 22/10/202646,160 mi+1,666 mi
Average of roughly 1,767 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: Good
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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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