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BG09 LVM

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,654 mi
Last recorded42,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 LVM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 42,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 41,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 41,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 40,212 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 38,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,176 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,535 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,015 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,068 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 27,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 23,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 19,124 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 15,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,982 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,240 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 2,981 miles

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 LVM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG09 LVM, 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 LVM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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