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BK59 DDE

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,918 mi
Last recorded75,918 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 DDE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,918 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 75,897 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Camera and Phone Mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

brakes spongy

vehicle under body has a lot of surface corrosion/not considered excessive/advise to monitor

Pass 23 Mar 2024 68,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 63,141 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, along nearside floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,405 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump - rotten and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken away

Fail 16 Mar 2020 41,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump - rotten and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken away

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,717 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in the tread - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 37,713 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in the tread - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,303 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 33,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,497 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,586 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Weld Broken

Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,540 miles

middle exhaust hanger detatched/corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubber split

n/s/r tyre starting to perish/crack

unable to check engine oil level dipp stick stuck

Pass 22 Mar 2014 13,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 10,203 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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BK59 DDE is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK59 DDE, 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 BK59 DDE registered?

BK59 DDE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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