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BF59 HJE

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,720 mi
Last recorded163,720 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 HJE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 163,720 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 163,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 148,589 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 148,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 133,803 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 117,554 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

two exhaust brackets broken

Fail 23 Feb 2017 117,518 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

two exhaust brackets broken

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,864 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 92,864 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,482 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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BF59 HJE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF59 HJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF59 HJE registered?

BF59 HJE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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