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BN59 DHC

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,828 mi
Last recorded108,828 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 108,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,594 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 94,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,599 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 84,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 77,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 68,135 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,651 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE BRACKET (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,633 miles

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

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 DHC 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 90.9%.

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 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

BN59 DHC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is BN59 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 DHC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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