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BD59 NPY

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,050 mi
Last recorded63,050 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 NPY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 63,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 63,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,057 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 55,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,852 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust bracket broken but system still supported.

Fail 30 Mar 2021 41,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust bracket broken but system still supported.

Pass 31 Mar 2020 39,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,992 miles

One exhaust hanger broken but system still supported.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 31,957 miles

battery light on all the time.

centre exhaust mounting broken but system supported.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 31,948 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

battery light on all the time.

centre exhaust mounting broken but system supported.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,732 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,323 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,950 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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BD59 NPY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 55,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD59 NPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD59 NPY registered?

BD59 NPY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is BD59 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 NPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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