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BU59 YNR

2009 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YNR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 121,075 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))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 121,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 115,049 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 107,269 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,083 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 79,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 67,604 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,552 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 YNR is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YNR, 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 BU59 YNR registered?

BU59 YNR is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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