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BJ59 YFO

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,649 mi
Last recorded38,649 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 35,443 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking with age and shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking with age and shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 35,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking with age and shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking with age and shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,797 miles

Front no plate slightly deteiorated

Nearside Front tyre shoulder wearing

Offside Front damaged window rubber trim

Rear tyre,s cracking with age

Fail 3 Nov 2015 30,797 miles

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

Front no plate slightly deteiorated

Nearside Front tyre shoulder wearing

Offside Front damaged window rubber trim

Rear tyre,s cracking with age

Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

outer edge of n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,772 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 14,476 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 14,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YFO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFO, 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 YFO registered?

BJ59 YFO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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