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BJ59 YFE

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,142 mi
Last recorded195,142 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YFE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 195,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 184,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 173,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 162,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 150,631 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but it is a double bracket so not affecting security of the exhaust

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 141,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,185 miles

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 27 Oct 2016 88,524 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 56,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,944 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,099 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YFE is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YFE, 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 BJ59 YFE registered?

BJ59 YFE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is BJ59 YFE safe to buy?

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