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BJ59 YGC

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,697 mi
Last recorded55,697 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YGC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,697 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 55,692 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,806 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 45,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 43,240 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,860 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,016 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres edgewear

Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,361 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 21,959 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 16,705 miles

rear tyres are starting to perrish

Fail 9 Oct 2013 16,705 miles

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

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

rear tyres are starting to perrish

Pass 29 Sep 2012 11,874 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 YGC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ59 YGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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