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BJ59 YYE

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,784 mi
Last recorded55,784 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 55,784 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 40,523 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 40,523 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,194 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 57,079 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 37,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,963 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 35,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,793 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 34,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 31,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 27,499 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 25,466 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 22,297 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 19,383 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 17,076 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 17,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 14,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 11,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 8,454 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 YYE is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

BJ59 YYE is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is BJ59 YYE safe to buy?

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