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AJ09 BNL

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,717 mi
Last recorded67,717 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 BNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 67,717 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

damage to o/s sill

exhaust flexi poor/repaired

Pass 14 May 2025 62,368 miles

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

damage to o/s sill

exhaust flexi poor

Fail 12 May 2025 62,364 miles

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

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

damage to o/s sill

exhaust flexi poor

Pass 4 May 2024 57,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

damage to o/s sill area

exhaust flexi pipe poor

poor performance at o/s parking brake

Pass 6 May 2023 51,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both exhaust centre mounts broken/poorly secured

damage to o/s sill area

exhaust flexi damage

poor performance at o/s parking brake

Pass 9 May 2022 46,144 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 41,034 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 35,995 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,852 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 28,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 24,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,889 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 19,889 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 17,797 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 15,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 15,762 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 13,151 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 13,151 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,175 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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AJ09 BNL is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNL, 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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AJ09 BNL is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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