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BN59 NBM

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 81,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside rear light casing damaged but not effecting lights

Pass 15 May 2023 71,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 59,654 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 May 2022 59,654 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2021 54,336 miles

driver s sun visor missing

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,345 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 53,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,887 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 42,938 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,387 miles

o/s/f lower arm bush splitting

Fail 5 Jun 2017 39,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

o/s/f lower arm bush splitting

Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,436 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 23,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 19,015 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)

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Pass 29 Sep 2012 14,794 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 NBM is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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