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BN59 DGV

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,685 mi
Last recorded68,685 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 DGV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,685 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 68,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 64,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/r tyre feathering

o/s/f headlight damaged not effecting light output

Fail 27 Sep 2024 64,518 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/r tyre feathering

o/s/f headlight damaged not effecting light output

Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 55,290 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,758 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid section in two places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe webbing coming adrift causing flexi pipe to stretch

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,129 miles

front exhaust mounting insecure front flex deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust middle section mounting bracket missing

Fail 6 Aug 2018 33,087 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust middle section mounting bracket missing

Pass 9 Aug 2017 26,502 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 26,344 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,633 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

Fail 29 Jul 2016 18,633 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,744 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrels slightly corroded

o/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrels slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 10,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f flexi brake pipe corroded at metel coupling

Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,393 miles

o/s/f flexi brake pipe corroded at metel coupling

Pass 6 Sep 2013 8,731 miles

middle exhaust mount bracket broken ( still adequately supported )

Pass 25 Sep 2012 6,696 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 DGV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DGV, 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 DGV registered?

BN59 DGV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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