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AD09 BXW

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,727 mi
Last recorded83,727 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 BXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material within wheel arch section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 72,399 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 72,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,402 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 67,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,518 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 59,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 59,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,518 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 55,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play/wear.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 52,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play/wear.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,423 miles

Offside Front brake binding very slightly, not noticeable when brakes tested on rollers.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking.

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing low.

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,778 miles

centre exhaust support bracket broken

slight play in both top mounts

Fail 4 Jul 2016 40,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust support bracket broken

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,958 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm and low inner edge

offside front tyre on 2mm and bald inner edge

slight play in both top mounts

Fail 1 Jul 2015 36,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front tyre on 2mm and low inner edge

offside front tyre on 2mm and bald inner edge

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,927 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,911 miles

all tyre treads low advise set of tyres soon.

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AD09 BXW is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 41,564 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD09 BXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD09 BXW registered?

AD09 BXW is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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