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BN59 JFO

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,325 mi
Last recorded127,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 JFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 127,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 115,749 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 109,866 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 104,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,861 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 92,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,537 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 76,409 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,329 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 68,266 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,637 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,950 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,010 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,664 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 JFO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

BN59 JFO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is BN59 JFO safe to buy?

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