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BJ09 TLF

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,736 mi
Last recorded55,736 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 TLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 55,736 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,302 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 53,302 miles

Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,901 miles

exhaust system corroded / front flexi section corroded / deteriorated / weak / flexing

hand brake travel becoming slightly high / advise on rear brake service

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2017 48,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box corroded / snapped off at joint / blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust front bracket corroded / snapped off (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre cracked / perished / split to cords 165 / 60 / 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both to low / adjusted done (1.8)

exhaust system corroded / front flexi section corroded / deteriorated / weak / flexing

hand brake travel becoming slightly high / advise on rear brake service

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2016 44,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,955 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,546 miles

O/S/F Tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 34,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F Tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,562 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 15,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,492 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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BJ09 TLF is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ09 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

BJ09 TLF is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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