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BK59 SEY

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,271 mi
Last recorded30,271 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 SEY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 30,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 29,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 29,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 27,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 26,002 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 26,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 24,482 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 24,482 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket infront of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shock top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 23,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 21,988 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 21,988 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 20,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 18,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 15,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,514 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 7,514 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 5,985 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 5,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 3,999 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 SEY is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

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

Is BK59 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 SEY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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