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BK09 CLZ

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,789 mi
Last recorded62,789 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,789 miles

Front exhaust mount slightly defective

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 62,724 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mount slightly defective

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 58,332 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear seats folded down unable to check seat belts

Pass 21 Feb 2024 55,385 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 51,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also completely bald requires attention asap (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jan 2022 47,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 30 Dec 2020 45,577 miles

Exhaust brackets detached front & centre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets detached front & centre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 44,090 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust bracket broken near front

osf top mounting has slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2019 44,089 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust bracket broken near front

osf top mounting has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2018 40,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

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

exhaust bracket broken middle

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge also cracking

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Dec 2017 37,253 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

midle exhaus braket broken

Fail 28 Dec 2017 37,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (9.2.8b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

midle exhaus braket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2017 33,390 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 31,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,498 miles

bumper trims peeling off

Fail 5 Sep 2013 22,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bumper trims peeling off

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level very high

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 CLZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CLZ, 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 CLZ registered?

BK09 CLZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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