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BJ59 FDN

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,915 mi
Last recorded38,915 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 38,915 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 38,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 35,661 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 35,661 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,449 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 32,449 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 29,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 25,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,703 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective SUPPORT BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER/OUTER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 18,955 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 14,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 11,812 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 9,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 7,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 5,923 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 5,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 4,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 3,486 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 FDN is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FDN, 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 BJ59 FDN registered?

BJ59 FDN is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is BJ59 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 FDN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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