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BJ09 OMF

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,617 mi
Last recorded74,617 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 OMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 74,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 73,699 miles

os number plate light inop

osr and nsf tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 1 Mar 2025 73,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing nsf (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

os number plate light inop

osr and nsf tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 55,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 53,335 miles

Front tyres perished wearing

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,236 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 41,136 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 37,307 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 33,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,338 miles

Central exhaust mount missing, but system still supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,166 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 30,166 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,089 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 21,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 21,901 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 19,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear lamp outer clear cover broken

Pass 18 May 2012 19,584 miles

nearside rear lamp outer clear cover broken

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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BJ09 OMF is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ09 OMF, 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 BJ09 OMF registered?

BJ09 OMF is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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