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BF59 LVR

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,822 mi
Last recorded77,822 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 77,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,138 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,219 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,898 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,949 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 19,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside number plate dim (intermitant)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 10,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 9,827 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 LVR is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

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

Is BF59 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 LVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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