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BU59 YMZ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,633 mi
Last recorded32,633 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YMZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 32,633 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 30,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 30,642 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 28,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,072 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 19,492 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 17,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,383 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,612 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre has a cut within tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 13 Aug 2012 10,867 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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BU59 YMZ 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 87.5%.

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 BU59 YMZ, 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 BU59 YMZ registered?

BU59 YMZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BU59 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 YMZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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