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BK59 OML

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

200,455 mi
Last recorded200,455 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 OML
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 200,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 175,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 175,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 142,180 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 142,180 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 110,259 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 110,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,154 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 102,154 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,522 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 88,521 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 84,711 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 75,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,967 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 67,967 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front bracket onsecure

oil leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2016 61,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front bracket onsecure

oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2015 50,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,303 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 39,330 miles

advise wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 16 Nov 2013 39,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,918 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 28,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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 OML is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OML, 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 OML registered?

BK59 OML is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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