MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (as marked). (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2 to 3mm across tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2 to 3mm across tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all upper pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front disc inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all upper pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine sump leaking slightly, advise repair ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to brake pipes nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mountings broke off front and centre (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to brake pipes nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
secondary bonnet catch seized
slight drag on offside rear brake
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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BJ09 YFB is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YFB, 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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BJ09 YFB is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2009.
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