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BJ59 WGA

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WGA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 97,175 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 90,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,998 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 72,219 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 72,219 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,912 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 50,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 41,117 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 39,187 miles

Front No oil level on dipstick, Topped up with 1.5 litre in order to test vehicle. Screen wash empty, topped up in order to test.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 39,187 miles

Front No oil level on dipstick, Topped up with 1.5 litre in order to test vehicle. Screen wash empty, topped up in order to test.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb, now o.k (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 36,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be oil filter leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 36,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be oil filter leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,708 miles

Oil leak Looks to be from oil filter

Pass 10 Nov 2016 26,966 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 26,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 16,938 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres low and badly cracking in tread and wall

Fail 3 Nov 2014 16,938 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres low and badly cracking in tread and wall

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,915 miles

deterioration to nearside wiper blade.

front brakes 25% imbalanced.

metal in nearside front tyre.

noise from rear brakes.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,578 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 WGA is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGA, 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 WGA registered?

BJ59 WGA is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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