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BF59 LLN

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,557 mi
Last recorded38,557 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,557 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 38,557 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 37,634 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 36,556 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 36,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working rear centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 35,147 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 35,147 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,429 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 34,429 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 33,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,305 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 31,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,741 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 28,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,229 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,494 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,626 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,721 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,489 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 LLN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LLN, 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 LLN registered?

BF59 LLN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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