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BN59 HKM

2009 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 HKM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 129,199 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 125,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 125,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 120,812 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 118,660 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 118,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 114,609 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 114,609 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,499 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2019 92,490 miles

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,449 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,844 miles

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

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 HKM is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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