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BJ59 YFG

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,773 mi
Last recorded23,773 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 23,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 20,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 19,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 17,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,422 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 17,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 16,450 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 16,056 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,425 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Apr 2019 15,425 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 13,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 12,219 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 12,219 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 11,116 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 10,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 10,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 8,660 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 4,001 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 YFG is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YFG, 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

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What year was BJ59 YFG registered?

BJ59 YFG is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is BJ59 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 YFG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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