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BD09 BWZ

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,117 mi
Last recorded62,117 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 BWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 62,117 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,480 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 38,324 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sump pan corroded / leaking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,071 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 28,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres void of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 20,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 14,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 12,603 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 12,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 12,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 12,225 miles

Front wipers slight smearing on screen

Pass 21 Jul 2016 11,958 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,407 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,806 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 9,658 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,283 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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BD09 BWZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD09 BWZ, 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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BD09 BWZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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