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BK09 EWC

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,848 mi
Last recorded32,848 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 EWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 32,848 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,473 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 29,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear wiper split.

Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,925 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and central (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 25,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective and central (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,516 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 22,516 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 20,536 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 20,532 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 18,021 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 16,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 12,325 miles

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

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

slight movement in o/s front strut top mount.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 12,038 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,671 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage o/s/f slight wear on inner edge n/s/r tyre cracking on ou8ter edge and outer sidewall and outer sidewall damage and o/s/r tyre cracks on main tread and outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,014 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking and slight outer sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2016 11,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre cracking and slight outer sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

unable to check front pads properly

Pass 3 Apr 2015 10,137 miles

front brake pads worn aprox 75%

o/s n/s rear tyres outer sidewall scuffed/cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2014 9,010 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

n/s and o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewalls and slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 12 Apr 2013 7,453 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 7,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2012 5,913 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall kerb rubbed

offside front tyre slight wear on inneredge

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 EWC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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