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BG59 NGU

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,220 mi
Last recorded138,220 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 138,220 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 138,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 129,540 miles

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 30 Oct 2024 129,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 122,586 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 108,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 108,059 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,436 miles

Long parking brake travel

Nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,967 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 62,814 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn tread edges (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust pipe bracket broken

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,710 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 45,710 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,035 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,273 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,636 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 19,299 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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BG59 NGU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BG59 NGU, 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 BG59 NGU registered?

BG59 NGU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is BG59 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 NGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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