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BJ59 YFY

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,050 mi
Last recorded50,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,050 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 44,499 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 38,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 33,042 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 33,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 26,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 21,760 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2021 21,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2020 17,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 8,869 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 8,869 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 2,423 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 2,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 1,922 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 1,501 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 1,501 miles

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

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 YFY 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 75%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

BJ59 YFY is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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