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BJ09 YBL

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YBL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 54,332 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 54,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged LOOM RESECURED, NO DAMAGE. (1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 49,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 43,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 43,320 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 39,384 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 36,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,321 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever has slight travel

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 34,576 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,318 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 33,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,412 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 30,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,723 miles

Front Slight damage to registration plate

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,887 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 9,485 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 YBL is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 YBL, 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 YBL registered?

BJ09 YBL is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 YBL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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