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BJ09 YBM

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,312 mi
Last recorded64,312 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YBM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,312 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,155 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front brake pads deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2024 59,849 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 59,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 57,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,873 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 53,873 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 50,038 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 50,038 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,102 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 47,102 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 43,264 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 40,720 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,451 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 34,451 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,206 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,646 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,772 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 802,373 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 YBM is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBM, 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

How do I check the history of BJ09 YBM?

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What year was BJ09 YBM registered?

BJ09 YBM is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is BJ09 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 YBM shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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