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BG09 EEB

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,924 mi
Last recorded127,924 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 EEB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,924 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Power steering drive belt contaminated in oil

Vehicle has extensive oil leaks but not excessive enough to meet fail criteria

Fail 5 Jan 2021 127,914 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Power steering drive belt contaminated in oil

Vehicle has extensive oil leaks but not excessive enough to meet fail criteria

Pass 3 Jul 2019 123,512 miles

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

offside front tyre has multiple surface cracks

Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 107,306 miles

Engine has major oil leak contaminating serpentine drive belt

Fail 10 Feb 2017 107,306 miles

Engine has major oil leak contaminating serpentine drive belt

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,195 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 87,217 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,276 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inners, also badly perishing

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 71,276 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres stepping on inners, also badly perishing

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,623 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 44,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BG09 EEB is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG09 EEB, 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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What year was BG09 EEB registered?

BG09 EEB is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is BG09 EEB safe to buy?

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