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BG59 NSO

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,506 mi
Last recorded84,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NSO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 84,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 67,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 62,779 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 62,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 60,534 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 60,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 56,570 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 56,570 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 53,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency 16%, braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Jun 2019 50,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp near back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,975 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 26 Jun 2018 47,973 miles

Exhaust system insecure At centre section (6.1.2 (a))

High level brake light not working

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,387 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,520 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,947 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 15,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 8,972 miles

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

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 NSO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

BG59 NSO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is BG59 NSO safe to buy?

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