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BK59 OMJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,684 mi
Last recorded75,684 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 OMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 75,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 75,684 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 56,966 miles

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

front bracket brocken

sump rotten oil leak

Fail 31 May 2023 56,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front bracket brocken

sump rotten oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2022 48,932 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2021 47,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along Inner and Outer tread lines Cracking around Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 47,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along Inner and Outer tread lines Cracking around Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 47,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 43,732 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,045 miles

front brake pads on limit

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,167 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 27,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,417 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 17,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,297 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OMJ 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 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 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

BK59 OMJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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