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BJ09 YUF

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,541 mi
Last recorded50,541 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 50,541 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 48,997 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 47,662 miles

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

Nearside Front and both rear tyres have cracking within tread

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 47,662 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front and both rear tyres have cracking within tread

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 42,591 miles

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 17 May 2018 39,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 36,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 32,655 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 32,655 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 28,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 24,303 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 24,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre on limit and cracks to tread surface

Pass 17 May 2013 19,743 miles

slight deterioration of both rear tyres (cracking)

Pass 16 May 2012 15,135 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 YUF is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

BJ09 YUF is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is BJ09 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 YUF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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