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BK09 VJL

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,184 mi
Last recorded60,184 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 60,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear BUMPER INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 58,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 58,211 miles

rear tyres perished ,front tyres low on inner edge ,n/s/r number plate bulb not working

Fail 7 Mar 2024 58,209 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

rear tyres perished ,front tyres low on inner edge ,n/s/r number plate bulb not working

Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded around rear clamp,lambda limits only just met. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 54,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded around rear clamp,lambda limits only just met. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,732 miles

corrosion in rear silencer

Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,107 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 50,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 50,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,855 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 48,855 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Light lens damaged, advise replacement soon

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,876 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 43,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to being heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,622 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,652 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 29,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 26,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,941 miles

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

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 VJL is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red 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 VJL, 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 VJL is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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