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YG59 BVD

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,528 mi
Last recorded70,528 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 BVD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 70,528 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,989 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 66,420 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,484 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 58,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 58,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear eye level stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen front washer jets insuficient water (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 51,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp adjuster not working

Fail 21 Oct 2019 50,977 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2mm - 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm - 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge + on 2mm - 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp adjuster not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm + nail in tyre - 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 46,864 miles

All 4 Tyres Cracking (185/65R14)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,762 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 41,762 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2016 36,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,291 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,950 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 20,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise offside wiperblade split.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,890 miles

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

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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YG59 BVD is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver 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 YG59 BVD, 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 YG59 BVD registered?

YG59 BVD is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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