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BN59 DFD

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,204 mi
Last recorded115,204 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 DFD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 115,204 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 115,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,457 miles

Centre stop not working

Fail 7 Feb 2018 98,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mountings deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,894 miles

drivers door mirror sharp edge

Fail 8 Feb 2017 87,866 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

drivers door mirror sharp edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,482 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,132 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,495 miles

Centre seat belt not fitted

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 64,493 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,941 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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BN59 DFD is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DFD, 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 DFD registered?

BN59 DFD is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is BN59 DFD safe to buy?

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