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BD09 RZR

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,306 mi
Last recorded92,306 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 RZR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 92,306 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 92,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 81,667 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 81,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 71,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 65,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 65,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,821 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine and under covers fitted

front subframe corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

ns and os front flexi brakehose ferrules corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,235 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 55,235 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on 3mm, perished and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 35,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,316 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f lower arm front bush lifting

o/s/f lower arm front bush lifting

tow bar electrical fault [fog light]

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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BD09 RZR is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD09 RZR, 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 BD09 RZR registered?

BD09 RZR is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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