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AD09 BYJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,786 mi
Last recorded59,786 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 BYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 59,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 58,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 57,968 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak high lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 55,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,377 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 49,377 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70/13 due to wheel alignment (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/13 due to wheel alignment (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2019 46,629 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2018 43,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 39,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge wheel alignment fault 155/70/13

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 20,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 11,039 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 2,825 miles

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 BYJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

AD09 BYJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AD09 BYJ safe to buy?

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