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BJ59 ZXS

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,876 mi
Last recorded48,876 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 46,618 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 46,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,824 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 23,566 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 18,322 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 18,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 11,153 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 6,762 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 6,702 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 6,530 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 6,304 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 5,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 4,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 4,057 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 ZXS is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

BJ59 ZXS is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is BJ59 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 ZXS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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