CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ59 HHN

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,917 mi
Last recorded33,917 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 HHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 33,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 32,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 31,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 30,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 28,296 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 28,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,519 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 27,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,140 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 26,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 24,691 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 24,691 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,134 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 23,134 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,068 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,012 miles

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 16,742 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,126 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ59 HHN is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHN, 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

How do I check the history of BJ59 HHN?

You can check the full history of BJ59 HHN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ59 HHN registered?

BJ59 HHN is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is BJ59 HHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 HHN shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ59 HHN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ59 HHN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.