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BG59 FFN

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,830 mi
Last recorded127,830 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FFN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 127,830 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 127,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.70.14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,029 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,252 miles

n/s rear tyre wall perrished

Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 80,186 miles

Central Rear Exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 1 May 2019 80,184 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust bracket corroded off

Front Cannot see brake pads through wheel trim

Pass 14 May 2018 72,111 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded off

Front Cannot see brake pads enough to see wear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2018 72,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust bracket corroded off

Front Cannot see brake pads enough to see wear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 63,788 miles

Central Exhaust hanger corroded off exhaust

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 54,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front can not see brake pads

Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,339 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,280 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,278 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 44,278 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,558 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 34,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,350 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

hi-level brake lamp inoperative....

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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BG59 FFN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG59 FFN, 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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BG59 FFN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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