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BF59 JOH

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,042 mi
Last recorded57,042 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 57,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 55,027 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,502 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 50,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 47,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,419 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,752 miles

Central Exhaust hanger snapped

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,269 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 1757014 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 29,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 1757014 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,005 miles

uneven tyre wear on front tyres inner edges

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 JOH is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BF59 JOH, 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 BF59 JOH registered?

BF59 JOH is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is BF59 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 JOH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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