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BJ59 YYL

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,423 mi
Last recorded43,423 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YYL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 43,423 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 42,223 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 40,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 38,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 34,279 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 31,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 30,294 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,405 miles

Offside Rear 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 YYL is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

BJ59 YYL is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is BJ59 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 YYL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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