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BJ09 YUA

2009 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,265 mi
Last recorded68,265 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,265 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Rear Boot lid damaged

Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 65,044 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 65,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 59,409 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 59,395 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 52,022 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,340 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 39,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 36,892 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust bracket broken

parking brake lever high

Fail 18 Jun 2018 36,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust bracket broken

parking brake lever high

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracking. Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,993 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Jun 2016 31,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 May 2015 29,485 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 24,958 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 21,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,558 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 YUA is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

BJ09 YUA is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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