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AJ59 BDU

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,433 mi
Last recorded148,433 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 BDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 148,433 miles

chip in screen

Fail 20 Oct 2025 148,433 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,164 miles

pas pipe corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 147,164 miles

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

pas pipe corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 144,838 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 143,186 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2021 142,248 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box on joint (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

oil leaks from porous oil sump and oil filter

wiperblades poor cleaning

Pass 23 Sep 2020 141,051 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 141,051 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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 137,386 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 137,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 131,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 127,798 miles

slight chip in screen z b

Fail 23 Sep 2017 127,798 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres on legal limit

slight chip in screen z b

Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,582 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 110,017 miles

Serious oil leak from sump

Pass 27 Sep 2014 100,083 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 100,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,030 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,214 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 49,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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AJ59 BDU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White 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 AJ59 BDU, 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 AJ59 BDU registered?

AJ59 BDU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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