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BF59 LJZ

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,926 mi
Last recorded53,926 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 53,926 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 53,926 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 45,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 45,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 38,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 30,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 29,954 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 29,954 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 27,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 26,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 26,487 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 24,083 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,800 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,273 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 13,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 10,221 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,432 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 LJZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

BF59 LJZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BF59 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 LJZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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