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BF09 CXB

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 CXB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 123,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,354 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear - corroded at attachement with clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 117,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear - corroded at attachement with clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 112,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 112,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner and outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn inner edge and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,983 miles

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))

Slight pas pipe leak/damp

Fail 12 Feb 2019 106,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Slight pas pipe leak/damp

Pass 5 Feb 2018 101,476 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,987 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 78,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,756 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,595 miles

side wall damage n/s/f tyre not excessive for mot

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 CXB is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CXB, 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 CXB is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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