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BF59 LLE

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,417 mi
Last recorded55,417 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LLE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 55,417 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Fail 20 Aug 2025 55,417 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,512 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 52,512 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 49,166 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 46,272 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

all four tyres ten years old and slightly perished

both front tyres part worn

front brake pads part worn

Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,451 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,821 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,572 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 32,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,267 miles

engine plastic cover

Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Sep 2013 15,544 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 15,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,580 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 LLE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

BF59 LLE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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