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BK59 WKC

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,665 mi
Last recorded47,665 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 WKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 47,665 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 47,661 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 45,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 43,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 42,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,257 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 41,257 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,137 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 36,323 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 36,323 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel poor performance (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,787 miles

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

engine sump leaking oil due to corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2017 30,787 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake fluid on mimimum level

engine sump leaking oil due to corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,709 miles

brake fluid close to minimum level

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 4 Nov 2016 28,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split / insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing missing exposing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split / insecure (8.2.2)

brake fluid close to minimum level

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 7 Nov 2015 25,162 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,539 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 21,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 17,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,725 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 WKC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

BK59 WKC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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