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BF09 KEJ

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,936 mi
Last recorded98,936 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 KEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,936 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 93,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,378 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, corroded on inner friction surfaces (3.5.1i)

brake pedal travels halfway down before brakes are applied

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,637 miles

offside rear tyre perished in tread area

Pass 8 Mar 2014 49,508 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,020 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 39,877 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

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 KEJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BF09 KEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF09 KEJ registered?

BF09 KEJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is BF09 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 KEJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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