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BN59 XJG

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,659 mi
Last recorded86,659 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 86,659 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 80,976 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 77,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

Fail 21 Apr 2023 77,046 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,772 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and heaqvily cracked 175/70r14

oil leak

travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Apr 2021 72,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and heaqvily cracked 175/70r14

oil leak

travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,310 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 71,308 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,441 miles

exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust secure

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,943 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,389 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,414 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 34,413 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 28,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,216 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 XJG is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

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

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