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BG59 AEX

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 AEX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 83,984 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 83,395 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 76,412 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 74,701 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 74,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 69,699 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,102 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 66,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,870 miles

o/s front top strut mounting slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2020 62,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m,badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

marks on windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,914 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 55,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 47,803 miles

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

exhaust system in general is coroded but not considered excessive

windscreen scratched

Fail 22 May 2018 47,803 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system in general is coroded but not considered excessive

windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2016 43,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge advise replace

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,430 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,163 miles

both front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,256 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,635 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 AEX is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG59 AEX, 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 BG59 AEX registered?

BG59 AEX is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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