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BG59 VHR

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,381 mi
Last recorded71,381 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 71,381 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 71,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 68,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 64,206 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 64,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,346 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 60,346 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,843 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,479 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,061 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 40,061 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,749 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 34,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 28,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 22,679 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 17,919 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 10,369 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 VHR is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

BG59 VHR is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is BG59 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 VHR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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