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BJ09 ZXP

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,874 mi
Last recorded44,874 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZXP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 44,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,922 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 42,265 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 41,183 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 41,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,823 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 39,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jun 2020 38,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,306 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken at front section area.

O/S/R Brake binding.

Secondary bonnet catch faulty/seized.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,413 miles

Both front tyres perished, split and in poor condition.

O/S/R Brake binding.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,805 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken at front section area.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,745 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,075 miles

Both rear tyres perished/split in treads

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,099 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)

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 ZXP is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZXP, 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

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What year was BJ09 ZXP registered?

BJ09 ZXP is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is BJ09 ZXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 ZXP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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