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BG59 MVC

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,057 mi
Last recorded83,057 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 MVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 83,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 83,057 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 77,409 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to rear arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion to wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 77,409 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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to rear arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion to wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,940 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 71,940 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,288 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,759 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 52,628 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 47,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,292 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 42,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has deep cut but not to cords

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 21,688 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 21,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 17,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,299 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 MVC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

BG59 MVC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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