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A17 BOJ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BOJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 97,706 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/strut mounting starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 97,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES 205/45*16

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 205/45*16

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE 205/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 90,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 205/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT 205/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT 205/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 90,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45*16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 205/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT 205/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT 205/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT 205/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 205/45*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,487 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,745 miles

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,014 miles

engine bay cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,774 miles

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 13,303 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,986 miles

Front tyres Bald inner edge.

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,383 miles

uneven wear to both front tyres recommend tracking

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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A17 BOJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A17 BOJ, 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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A17 BOJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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