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BJ09 UOB

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,410 mi
Last recorded46,410 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 UOB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and interior mirror adornments ()

front washer jets flow weak

Fail 31 Mar 2023 46,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and interior mirror adornments ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front washer jets flow weak

Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,925 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 41,924 miles

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

Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,739 miles

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

Offside Front Top mount slight play

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 40,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Top mount slight play

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

Pass 22 May 2019 34,428 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 26,720 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 17 May 2018 26,720 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 May 2017 22,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 20,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,045 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 15,650 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 12,935 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)

rear wiper split

Pass 30 May 2013 12,935 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 22 May 2012 9,546 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 UOB is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

BJ09 UOB is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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