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BK59 YMR

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,464 mi
Last recorded135,464 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 135,464 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,877 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 117,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,624 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 81,624 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported And rear (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working Eye level (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,704 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 62,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,231 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 YMR is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YMR, 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 BK59 YMR registered?

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

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