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BJ09 TLN

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,586 mi
Last recorded67,586 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 TLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 67,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 59,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 51,179 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,281 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 35,267 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 35,267 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,940 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 23,149 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 14,727 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 11,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 8,799 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2016 8,799 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 7,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 6,285 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 5,103 miles

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 4,058 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 TLN is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ09 TLN?

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What year was BJ09 TLN registered?

BJ09 TLN is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is BJ09 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 TLN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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