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BG09 VHN

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,393 mi
Last recorded155,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 155,393 miles

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

Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leaking from intercooler

Pass 31 Jul 2017 136,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 136,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 111,950 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 111,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,924 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 93,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper split and smearing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,926 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 72,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog light inop

nearside front wiper slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,960 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog light inop

nearside front wiper slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,736 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 VHN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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