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BK59 OMH

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,085 mi
Last recorded106,085 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 OMH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear door and lower wheel arch damaged but not likely to cause injury or a sharp edge/projection

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 106,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear door and lower wheel arch damaged but not likely to cause injury or a sharp edge/projection

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 82,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 82,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,678 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 77,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 74,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 74,888 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,678 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,130 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,425 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,439 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 53,698 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,381 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,413 miles

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

front wipers smear

Fail 18 Oct 2012 48,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smear

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 OMH is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OMH, 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 BK59 OMH registered?

BK59 OMH is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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