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BF59 HJU

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,645 mi
Last recorded150,645 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 HJU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 150,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 144,141 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 144,141 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,269 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 142,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 128,648 miles

Inner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 112,016 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 112,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,889 miles

front tyres worn close to wear bars, 4mm left.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn low

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 HJU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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