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BN59 NCC

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,539 mi
Last recorded57,539 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 57,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 56,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 56,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,835 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 53,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,845 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,447 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 41,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,400 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,854 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 27,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,310 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 23,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,416 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 NCC is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

BN59 NCC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is BN59 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 NCC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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