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DY59 BSV

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 BSV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 85,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,268 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,386 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 71,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 63,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Replaced bulbs on test (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,839 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 57,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,651 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 44,651 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,410 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,030 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,089 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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DY59 BSV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue 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 DY59 BSV, 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 DY59 BSV registered?

DY59 BSV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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