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BK09 ACZ

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 ACZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,705 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,259 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,282 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 49,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,284 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 32,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 32,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,014 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 29,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,099 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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BK09 ACZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK09 ACZ, 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 BK09 ACZ registered?

BK09 ACZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is BK09 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 ACZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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