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BJ59 YYD

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,965 mi
Last recorded24,965 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YYD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 24,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underside

Fail 1 Dec 2025 24,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion underside

Pass 4 Dec 2024 24,165 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 22,590 miles

Lower Sump pan corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 22,590 miles

Lower Sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure/retaining clip broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 20,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 20,521 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 19,373 miles

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit and perished

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 18,699 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 18,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 14,991 miles

advise front tyrs low

Pass 13 Nov 2017 13,586 miles

osf tyer low

Pass 22 Nov 2016 9,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 7,574 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 49,647 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 6,169 miles

offside steering rack boot clip insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,028 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 5,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 4,555 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 YYD is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

BJ59 YYD is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is BJ59 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 YYD 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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