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BJ59 WZH

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,944 mi
Last recorded87,944 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 85,282 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,203 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 82,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 79,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective first (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 79,188 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective first (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 76,057 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,973 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,360 miles

Oil leak from sump.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,885 miles

Both Front tyres have slight wear to the inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2017 60,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Front tyres have slight wear to the inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,860 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,842 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,417 miles

both rear tyres perrished in tread

Fail 16 Oct 2013 31,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perrished in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 WZH is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

BJ59 WZH is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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