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BJ09 TLV

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,208 mi
Last recorded45,208 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 45,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 42,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mountain (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 39,431 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust brackets deteriorated

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,079 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 31,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 30,003 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 27,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,695 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,866 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 6,155 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 5,815 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 4,087 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 TLV is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

BJ09 TLV is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is BJ09 TLV safe to buy?

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