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BJ09 TKN

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,134 mi
Last recorded44,134 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 TKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 44,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,334 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 40,334 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 38,637 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 37,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks in the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,287 miles

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

front inner brake pads

Fail 14 Oct 2016 34,217 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated low brake fluid (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper sharp edges also (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users light unit (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

front inner brake pads

Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,833 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 26,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2012

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 15,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 TKN is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ09 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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