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BN59 XJO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,884 mi
Last recorded73,884 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,884 miles

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

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

conditions wet during test

Pass 24 Aug 2022 66,412 miles

Slight imbalance rear foot brake and handbrake

Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED)(wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering rack damp

clutch biting point excessively high

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

nearside front inner cv gaiter leaking grease

nearside rear brake readings low

Fail 24 Aug 2021 57,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED)(wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering rack damp

clutch biting point excessively high

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

nearside front inner cv gaiter leaking grease

nearside rear brake readings low

Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,257 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 49,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED)(perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

different size tyre front to rear)(tyre profile

gear stick stiff when selecting gears

wiper blades smear windcreen

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 26,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,249 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 24,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre exhaust clamp broken exhaust system not insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,534 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front / rear both tyre deteriated but not exposing any cords

Fail 23 Sep 2014 19,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front / rear both tyre deteriated but not exposing any cords

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,734 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,031 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 XJO 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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

BN59 XJO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is BN59 XJO safe to buy?

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