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AJ09 BNF

2009 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,074 mi
Last recorded48,074 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 BNF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,074 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 46,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 43,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 43,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 40,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 37,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 36,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 35,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 34,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,161 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 26,839 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 26,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,398 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 22,579 miles

all tyres deteriorated/cracked

Pass 28 May 2013 19,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 15,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ09 BNF is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc 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 AJ09 BNF, 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 AJ09 BNF registered?

AJ09 BNF is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is AJ09 BNF safe to buy?

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