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BK59 WJY

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,479 mi
Last recorded63,479 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 WJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,479 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 60,944 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + tread splitting (4.1.E.1)

sump corroded and starting to leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 56,589 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + tread splitting (4.1.E.1)

sump corroded and starting to leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,848 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread (155/70/13)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 50,843 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread (155/70/13)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,732 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,947 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 38,935 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,495 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 WJY is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJY, 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 WJY registered?

BK59 WJY is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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