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BJ09 UNU

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,226 mi
Last recorded64,226 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 64,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 45,509 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 42,365 miles

damage on n/s sill

Fail 11 Apr 2023 42,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

damage on n/s sill

Pass 12 Apr 2022 39,520 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 39,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

front brakes binding

Pass 8 Apr 2021 36,922 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 35,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 31,457 miles

splits on side wall of rear tyres

Pass 16 May 2017 28,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 25,806 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 May 2016 25,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 May 2015 22,521 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 19,265 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 16,096 miles

n/s/f tyre small cut in tread

Fail 13 May 2013 16,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre small cut in tread

Pass 18 May 2012 12,713 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 UNU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UNU, 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

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What year was BJ09 UNU registered?

BJ09 UNU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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