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BJ09 YFB

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,823 mi
Last recorded93,823 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YFB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 93,823 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,257 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 83,256 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 75,383 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 70,948 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 70,948 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,365 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 66,365 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,293 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 56,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 53,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine sump leaking slightly, advise repair ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to brake pipes nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 51,199 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 46,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,263 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2014 35,263 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2013 24,352 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 16,399 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 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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