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BK59 DBZ

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,674 mi
Last recorded50,674 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 DBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 50,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,528 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 47,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,135 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,731 miles

Central brake light intermittently inop ... ok now

cannot see brake pads clearly to fully assess wear

Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,777 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 33,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,511 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 30,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low

recommend steering alignment check/adjust due to tyre wear

Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,577 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 836,576 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported can weld (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,030 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,724 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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BK59 DBZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK59 DBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK59 DBZ?

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What year was BK59 DBZ registered?

BK59 DBZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is BK59 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 DBZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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