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BN59 CZY

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,765 mi
Last recorded107,765 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 CZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 107,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 104,832 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,861 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 101,860 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,013 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 97,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,499 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 92,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 87,129 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2019 87,129 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,383 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2018 81,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,781 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

crack in top of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,781 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

crack in top of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,590 miles

crack in top of windscreen but affecting drivers view of road

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,298 miles

crack in top of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 5 Oct 2015 586,160 miles

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

crack in top of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,939 miles

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

crack in top of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Oct 2014 49,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

crack in top of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

exhaust brackets broken but system is supported

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,397 miles

hi level brake lamp not working

Fail 8 Oct 2013 40,397 miles

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

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

hi level brake lamp not working

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,543 miles

n/s rear tyre approx 2.5mm

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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BN59 CZY is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BN59 CZY, 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 BN59 CZY registered?

BN59 CZY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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