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BJ59 WZV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,627 mi
Last recorded65,627 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,627 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 62,143 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 57,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre approximately 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre approximately 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,264 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 46,839 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 46,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 41,974 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 41,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,832 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 38,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 34,771 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,149 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 13,559 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 WZV 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 82.4%.

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 WZV, 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 BJ59 WZV registered?

BJ59 WZV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is BJ59 WZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 WZV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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