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BK59 DCO

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,662 mi
Last recorded143,662 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 DCO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 143,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 143,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-70-13 1.3mm!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Macpherson strut top mount/ bush or bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-70-13 0.9mm!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 138,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal minimum limit and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount/ bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 128,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Small play in top mounts front

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 128,727 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Small play in top mounts front

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 122,684 miles

Exhaust has slight blow between centre and rear section

Hand brake only just meet the efficiently limits

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 122,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has slight blow between centre and rear section

Hand brake only just meet the efficiently limits

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,524 miles

handbrake has long travel

Fail 22 Dec 2021 111,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake has long travel

Pass 3 Oct 2020 102,478 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,459 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure needs welding (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 78,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,898 miles

Central Front front number plate cracked

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2017 68,898 miles

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

Oil leak

Central Front front number plate cracked

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,283 miles

Front Front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,036 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 24,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 15,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,181 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 9,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 DCO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BK59 DCO, 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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BK59 DCO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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