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BN59 GZK

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,029 mi
Last recorded91,029 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 91,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 91,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 87,423 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 87,423 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding osr/nsr (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 43,002 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,643 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 32,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 28,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 28,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & slightly perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 26,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & slightly perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 20,325 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 15,181 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 10,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,889 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 GZK is a 2009 Kia Rio in White 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 GZK, 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 GZK registered?

BN59 GZK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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