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BK59 OMU

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,480 mi
Last recorded61,480 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 OMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,480 miles

slight wear/damage drivers seatbelt

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some.... (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 56,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6 mm (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm

Fail 22 Feb 2024 56,975 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6 mm (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2023 49,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 44,059 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 44,059 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 39,537 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 39,538 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,612 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 38,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 35,456 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 35,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,717 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,634 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 24,630 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 18,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,622 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres cracking/splitting

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 16,585 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 14,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 12,431 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 6,448 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 OMU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

BK59 OMU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is BK59 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 OMU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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