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BK59 UXE

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,269 mi
Last recorded80,269 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UXE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,164 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 72,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,757 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 66,757 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,463 miles

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

Noise from rear brakes when operated, long handbrake travel ,adjustment ,repair required

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,279 miles

Front number plate dirty

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 63,279 miles

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate dirty

Nearside Front brake slight bind

bonnet catch seized

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel

Pass 1 May 2019 59,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 55,786 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,218 miles

Engine oil sump pan heavily corroded and leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,240 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 43,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,486 miles

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

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

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 UXE is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UXE, 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 UXE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK59 UXE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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