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BJ09 TLO

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,776 mi
Last recorded15,776 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 TLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 15,776 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 15,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 12,354 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 8,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 5,847 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 5,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 5,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 5,765 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 5,506 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 5,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 4,663 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 4,087 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 4,076 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 3,333 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 2,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 2,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 1,995 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 TLO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

BJ09 TLO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 August 2009.

Is BJ09 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 TLO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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