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BG09 GAU

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,297 mi
Last recorded102,297 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 GAU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 102,297 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front subframe and suspension arms are slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,983 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 95,983 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 95,714 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 95,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,615 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,816 miles

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 29 May 2019 78,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,744 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 71,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,223 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 19 May 2016 57,420 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 57,420 miles

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 50,290 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 50,290 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 42,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2014 42,611 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2013 33,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 22,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2012 22,247 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 GAU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GAU, 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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BG09 GAU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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