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BG09 WWM

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,962 mi
Last recorded82,962 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,962 miles

Front & rear suspension corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,235 miles

Front & rear suspension corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges & cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2021 79,234 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front & rear suspension corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges & cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2020 77,384 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,393 miles

Both rear tyres cracked slightly in treads

Fail 20 Aug 2019 75,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracked slightly in treads

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 72,313 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,635 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,193 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & centre exhaust brakets broken but secure

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 8 Aug 2013 43,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2013 43,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,051 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 WWM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WWM, 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 WWM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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