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BN59 TJX

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,675 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 84,675 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,162 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear within plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 69,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear within plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,848 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,992 miles

Horn starting to go weak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,871 miles

Offside Front tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 11 Oct 2016 43,871 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,651 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,525 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 14,525 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front n/s tyre worn on edges

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 TJX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

BN59 TJX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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