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BK59 XPN

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,993 mi
Last recorded106,993 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 XPN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 106,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 103,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,133 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 100,120 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,407 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump is corroded and leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

all exhaust system and mounting brackets are very corroded and blowing slightly on joins

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bush's are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump rusty and starting to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all exhaust and mountings are very corroded

possible brake fluid on o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,917 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,135 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 62,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,264 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,183 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 38,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,005 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,498 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 28,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre size 185/65R14 86H

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 XPN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

BK59 XPN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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