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BN59 GYY

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,297 mi
Last recorded17,297 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 GYY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 17,297 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 16,203 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 15,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 15,221 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 15,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 13,610 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 10,911 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 9,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 8,114 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 6,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 5,463 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 4,236 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 3,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,319 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 1,886 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 GYY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 GYY registered?

BN59 GYY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is BN59 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 GYY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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