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BG59 FFP

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,555 mi
Last recorded29,555 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 29,555 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 29,552 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 29,352 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack & perish

Pass 14 Nov 2023 28,843 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 28,625 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint boot starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 27,949 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 27,947 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 27,277 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 25,153 miles

o/s wiper rubber split on ends

Pass 20 Nov 2017 23,479 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 23,477 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 21,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 19,417 miles

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

small cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2014 16,818 miles

wiper rubbers split on ends

Pass 19 Nov 2013 13,698 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 13,696 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 10,525 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 FFP is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG59 FFP, 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 FFP registered?

BG59 FFP is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is BG59 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 FFP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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