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BK59 WLE

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,785 mi
Last recorded137,785 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 137,785 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 127,787 miles

nsf inner cv boot perished-osr tyre on limit-

rear axle corroded-front subframe and suspension arms corroded-oil leak-wishbone bushes perished-nsf balljoint slight lift-nsr tyre perished-nsf tyre on limit-front inner brake pads wearing low-

Fail 16 Nov 2024 127,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nsf inner cv boot perished-osr tyre on limit-

rear axle corroded-front subframe and suspension arms corroded-oil leak-wishbone bushes perished-nsf balljoint slight lift-nsr tyre perished-nsf tyre on limit-front inner brake pads wearing low-

Pass 1 Nov 2023 125,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Oct 2023 125,068 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Oct 2022 117,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 117,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 100,451 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 100,451 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,814 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,667 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 65,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,712 miles

Front both tyres worn on the inner edges,recommend changing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) components slightly misaligned steering rack (2.3.4d)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked,recommend changing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,916 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 51,916 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket detached from pipe (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,831 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,853 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,769 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 WLE is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

BK59 WLE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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