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BG09 WVP

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,362 mi
Last recorded73,362 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 73,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,259 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 71,252 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working as intended (3.4 (a))

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slight play

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 67,090 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slight play

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 60,040 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 57,667 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 57,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,903 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 52,883 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,908 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 44,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,382 miles

Front both tyres scrubbed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,506 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but secure

rear tyres perished, 2009

Fail 7 Jul 2016 32,506 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but secure

rear tyres perished, 2009

Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,769 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 19,765 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 5,644 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 WVP is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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