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BJ09 OMH

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,890 mi
Last recorded101,890 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 OMH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 101,890 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Surface rust

Pass 27 Jul 2024 99,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,632 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,090 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 96,075 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,940 miles

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

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

Slight exhaust blow rear

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight exhaust blow rear

Pass 24 May 2019 79,428 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2018 72,675 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken, system is still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 66,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,496 miles

centre exhaust hanger is broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 29 May 2015 51,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 44,159 miles

N/S/R tyre scrubbed on outer edge and cracking

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 44,159 miles

N/S/R tyre scrubbed on outer edge and cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 37,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 37,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 31,096 miles

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

front discs wearing thin

n/s/f shocker top has movement with no load on wheels

o/s/f shocker top has movement with no load on wheels

Fail 25 May 2012 31,096 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs wearing thin

n/s/f shocker top has movement with no load on wheels

o/s/f shocker top has movement with no load on wheels

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 OMH is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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