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BK59 UWO

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,687 mi
Last recorded76,687 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UWO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 76,687 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2023 76,687 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,498 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 66,498 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,734 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,172 miles

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

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,632 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 52,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,442 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 47,442 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,786 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 41,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,497 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 29,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 23,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 17,637 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,107 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 UWO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK59 UWO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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