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BD59 NRJ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,715 mi
Last recorded210,715 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 NRJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 210,715 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating.

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

general corrosion.

Fail 30 Jan 2023 210,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating.

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

general corrosion.

high level stop inoperative

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 205,097 miles

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

Offside Front Lower balljoint boot damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

general corrosion.

screen wash delivery volume low.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 200,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 200,598 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 194,211 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 194,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 181,461 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 170,004 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 170,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 153,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 135,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,746 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

tyre readings osf 3mm nsf 2.8mm nsr 3.2mm osr 5.3mm

Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,746 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

tyre readings osf 3mm nsf 2.8mm nsr 3.2mm osr 5.3mm

Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,700 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 79,700 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,334 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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BD59 NRJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BD59 NRJ, 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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BD59 NRJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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