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BK09 CMU

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,998 mi
Last recorded30,998 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 CMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,998 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 29,071 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 27,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 26,869 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 26,868 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 25,644 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,121 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary safety catch is seized in the open position (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2019 22,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,242 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,104 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,030 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 9,868 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,781 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 CMU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

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

Is BK09 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 CMU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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