free car check
2009 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration SW09JWM
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 999cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 06 Sep 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,621 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear underbody covered in sealant
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,630 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,058 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,058 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,282 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,457 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under body covered in under seal
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,300 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2021 12 Jun 202628 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,685 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020 12 Jun 202610 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,881 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019 12 Jun 20269 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,335 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018 12 Jun 202615 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,752 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- advise oil leak
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,561 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2016 12 Jun 202618 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,017 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202618 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 40,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,983 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2014 12 Jun 202621 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,896 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013 12 Jun 202621 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 21,896 MI
12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW09JWM was registered on 2009-07-27
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.