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BK09 AET

2009 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,624 mi
Last recorded31,624 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 AET
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 31,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 31,578 miles

general sueface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2024 31,564 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 31,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 31,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 30,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 30,083 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 30,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,478 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 27,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,870 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 19,507 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,341 miles

rear tyres splitting

Pass 3 Apr 2013 13,427 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,053 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 AET is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BK09 AET, 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 BK09 AET registered?

BK09 AET is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2009.

Is BK09 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 AET shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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