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BN59 GZV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,546 mi
Last recorded122,546 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 122,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 109,733 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 96,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,483 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 93,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,468 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 87,468 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,122 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,750 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,092 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,246 miles

front wipers smearing/split slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,368 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,655 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 64,655 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working replaced bulb for high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced n/s number plate bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,485 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front steering rackends slight movement

Fail 18 Aug 2015 60,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

slight movement in steering rack ends

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,921 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 53,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,301 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Sep 2012 33,846 miles

Offside Front 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 GZV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

BN59 GZV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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