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AJ09 BMZ

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,731 mi
Last recorded124,731 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 BMZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2019 124,731 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 121,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2017 113,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 113,407 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror casing damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,348 miles

n/s/r o/s/r side wall cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,097 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,492 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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AJ09 BMZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ09 BMZ, 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 AJ09 BMZ registered?

AJ09 BMZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is AJ09 BMZ safe to buy?

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