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BD09 BXJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,454 mi
Last recorded51,454 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 BXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 51,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 50,674 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 46,256 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 43,278 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front brakes have slight difference in rate of increase

Fail 12 Nov 2021 38,446 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 29,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 24,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 20,302 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 14,613 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,547 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 BXJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BXJ, 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 BD09 BXJ registered?

BD09 BXJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is BD09 BXJ safe to buy?

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