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BK09 RXL

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,634 mi
Last recorded77,634 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 77,634 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,153 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 71,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 67,803 miles

Nearside Front Top mount play

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

Offside Front Top mount play

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,671 miles

Nearside Front play suspension strut top

Offside Front suspension strut top

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Jan 2022 63,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front play suspension strut top

Offside Front suspension strut top

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,832 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 56,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,448 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 50,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake light inop

Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,990 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 37,052 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 30,585 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 15,002 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 8,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 7,379 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 RXL is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

BK09 RXL is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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