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BG09 LVU

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,060 mi
Last recorded35,060 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 LVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 30,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2017 26,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,985 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Jun 2015 11,985 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,280 miles

rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,414 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Jul 2012 7,063 miles

handbrake travel

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 LVU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

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

Is BG09 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 LVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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