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BF59 DZN

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,341 mi
Last recorded128,341 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 DZN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 128,341 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 121,147 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil sump pan corroded and weeping oil

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 102,790 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres splitting and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 102,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light inop

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres splitting and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,135 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,631 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/f suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/f suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,717 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,103 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2012 36,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BF59 DZN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF59 DZN, 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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BF59 DZN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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