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BN59 GWD

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,920 mi
Last recorded89,920 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,920 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2026 89,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R14 Both sides heavily worn inner edge + cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2025 78,319 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking Between Treads - 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 73,223 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components General Rust

Pass 28 Dec 2022 68,047 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated/Corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Slightly Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake Travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components has Surface Rust

Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,513 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake has Slight Travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components Corroded

Steering/Suspension Components Noisy, Requires Further Inspection

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 64,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake has Slight Travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components Corroded

Steering/Suspension Components Noisy, Requires Further Inspection

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,801 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 59,799 miles

Offside 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 (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,628 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 56,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,742 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 39,395 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,135 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 22,696 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 22,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 18,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 18,789 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 14,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Screw in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,803 miles

Screw in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 10,935 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 GWD 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 68.2%.

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

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