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BJ59 FCM

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,075 mi
Last recorded42,075 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FCM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,075 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 42,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 39,904 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside steering rack boot has small split

Offside Front shock mounting has slight play

engine oil sump pan corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 39,904 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside steering rack boot has small split

Offside Front shock mounting has slight play

engine oil sump pan corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,200 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front steering rack gator deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2019 33,817 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 31,599 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 31,599 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 28,286 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,156 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 17,686 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2013 14,818 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 11,273 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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BJ59 FCM is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ59 FCM, 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 BJ59 FCM registered?

BJ59 FCM is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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