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BJ59 YYM

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,073 mi
Last recorded45,073 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YYM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 45,073 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,872 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 39,545 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 34,688 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,309 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 34,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,853 miles

Rear both tyres stepping 175/65/r14

Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 21,671 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 16,045 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 7,460 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 5,988 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 3,719 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 YYM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

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

Is BJ59 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 YYM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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