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B15 BJR

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,103 mi
Last recorded46,103 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 BJR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 46,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 46,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,455 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 45,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 40,913 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,102 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 34,315 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 34,315 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,157 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 22,283 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,569 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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B15 BJR is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B15 BJR, 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 B15 BJR registered?

B15 BJR is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is B15 BJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 BJR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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