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BJ59 ZXK

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,679 mi
Last recorded69,679 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,679 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

washer jets poorly aligned but adequate

Fail 13 Nov 2025 69,674 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor but adequate (3.4 (b) (i))

washer jets poorly aligned but adequate

Pass 9 Dec 2024 67,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre incorrectly fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,471 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,037 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 65,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers,fluid not reaching screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slow to come on 44% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 62,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 61,478 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil sump corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,878 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 56,805 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,719 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 47,248 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,793 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 31,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 15,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 3,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 2,918 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 ZXK is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

BJ59 ZXK is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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