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BG59 ODT

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

70,303 mi
Last recorded70,303 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ODT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 70,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 70,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 67,546 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,377 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 64,376 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))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,754 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 61,754 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,068 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 59,022 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 54,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Sep 2020 54,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,042 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread

centre exaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 Sep 2019 51,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,633 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,656 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 42,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,524 miles

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

offside front cracking on outer edge

offside rear cracking in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre, cracking within thread

Offside Rear tyre, cracking within thread

Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre, cracking within thread

Offside Rear tyre, cracking within thread

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,842 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 28,842 miles

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

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

parking brake need adjustment

Pass 20 Oct 2012 16,614 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 ODT is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

BG59 ODT is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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