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BG59 AEW

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,103 mi
Last recorded78,103 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 AEW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,103 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 75,376 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 72,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,649 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stalk is stiff when tested for releasing

Fail 21 Oct 2021 65,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stalk is stiff when tested for releasing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,152 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 57,152 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,363 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also perished ()

Offside Front Oil leak sump corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,749 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 31,573 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,375 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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BG59 AEW is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG59 AEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG59 AEW?

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What year was BG59 AEW registered?

BG59 AEW is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is BG59 AEW safe to buy?

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