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BJ59 YFD

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,885 mi
Last recorded58,885 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YFD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 58,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 55,863 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 55,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,725 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,039 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 48,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 44,013 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,881 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 40,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,001 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 27,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 15,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 11,031 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 YFD is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue 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 BJ59 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

BJ59 YFD is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 YFD 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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