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BJ59 HHD

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,004 mi
Last recorded33,004 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 HHD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 33,004 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 33,004 miles

Exhaust system insecure mount need welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 27,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,282 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 23,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 17,972 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 10,503 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 10,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 5,942 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 5,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 5,580 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 5,580 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 5,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 4,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 4,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 3,164 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 HHD is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

BJ59 HHD is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is BJ59 HHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 HHD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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