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BN59 GWK

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,423 mi
Last recorded88,423 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 88,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 85,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear along floor both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 80,925 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 80,925 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,430 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 78,430 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,873 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 73,866 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,122 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 70,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Exhaust centre bracket corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,712 miles

HANGER BROKEN ON EXHAUST BUT STILL SUPPORTED

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 60,712 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

HANGER BROKEN ON EXHAUST BUT STILL SUPPORTED

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 56,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven rear wheels grab (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,880 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 51,880 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,555 miles

exhaust flex pipe damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall worn due to curb damage

nearside rear and offside rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,403 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 GWK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GWK, 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 GWK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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