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BU59 YOR

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,910 mi
Last recorded65,910 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YOR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 65,910 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 65,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,630 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2024 63,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 61,824 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,440 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,142 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 53,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,371 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 45,371 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,026 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 31,026 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 23,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 15,990 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 9,992 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 YOR is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YOR, 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 YOR registered?

BU59 YOR is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is BU59 YOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 YOR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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