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BJ59 MEJ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,181 mi
Last recorded47,181 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 MEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 47,181 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 47,179 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,124 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 44,166 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 42,442 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,812 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,404 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 29,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 13,282 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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BJ59 MEJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ59 MEJ, 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

How do I check the history of BJ59 MEJ?

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What year was BJ59 MEJ registered?

BJ59 MEJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BJ59 MEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 MEJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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