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BJ59 HJE

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,599 mi
Last recorded29,599 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 HJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 29,599 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 28,494 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 27,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 25,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 24,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 23,574 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 23,571 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 22,868 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 20,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 18,343 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 16,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 13,986 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 11,721 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 9,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 6,311 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 6,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HJE is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

BJ59 HJE is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is BJ59 HJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 HJE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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