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BK59 UWJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,859 mi
Last recorded70,859 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,859 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 70,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,316 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 62,316 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake performance only just met 16%.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,696 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 61,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 59,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 59,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pops up when vehicle jacked up, still preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2019 53,662 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pops up when vehicle jacked up, still preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2018 47,106 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking on tread

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,836 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,044 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 36,038 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust bracket corroded/broken but system still supported ok

Fail 25 Sep 2013 25,010 miles

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

can ont see front brake pads fully

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,010 miles

can ont see front brake pads fully

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 UWJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

BK59 UWJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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