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BF09 CWW

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 CWW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 88,096 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking outer wall and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 74,371 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking outer wall and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 58,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 58,534 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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 note on the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,844 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 52,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mounting broken

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,488 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,563 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,319 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,433 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,802 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 37,802 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,637 miles

Both rear tyres perished and split in treads

N/S front tyre perished/split in treads

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,807 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 21,770 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,998 miles

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

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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BF09 CWW is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF09 CWW, 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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BF09 CWW is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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