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BK59 EUW

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,821 mi
Last recorded25,821 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 EUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 25,821 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 25,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 25,550 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 25,550 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 24,425 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 24,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 23,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 22,949 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 22,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 21,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 20,108 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 18,258 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 16,472 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 13,574 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 11,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 10,313 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 EUW is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EUW, 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

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What year was BK59 EUW registered?

BK59 EUW is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is BK59 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 EUW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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