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BN59 DFY

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,176 mi
Last recorded69,176 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 69,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 67,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 64,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 62,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,891 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre age related cracks in tread of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn less than 1.6 mm on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,180 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ands offside front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread ,

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded rear (2.3.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust bracket broken.

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 35,538 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

mid exhaust bracket broken but still supported ok

o/s front bumper/ valance accident damage

stone chip on front screen in [A] zone on 10mm limit

Fail 15 Aug 2014 35,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

mid exhaust bracket broken but still supported ok

o/s front bumper/ valance accident damage

stone chip on front screen in [A] zone on 10mm limit

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 20,975 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DFY is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BN59 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

BN59 DFY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is BN59 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 DFY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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