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BD09 RZV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,296 mi
Last recorded100,296 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 RZV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 100,296 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 100,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 98,753 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 98,753 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,558 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 95,558 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 92,864 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 92,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,755 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 88,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 83,296 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 83,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,668 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 75,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 69,002 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,446 miles

Nearside Rear is cracked

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear is cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2016 61,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear is cracked

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear is cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2014 29,965 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 17,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre cracking

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

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2012 6,159 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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BD09 RZV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZV, 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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BD09 RZV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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