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BF59 LHV

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,483 mi
Last recorded147,483 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 147,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 134,206 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 134,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 128,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,977 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil sump corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 108,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 96,054 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 83,591 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,292 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,241 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,643 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,182 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 LHV is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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