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BJ09 VAE

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,424 mi
Last recorded111,424 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 111,424 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 101,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are 8yrs old

Fail 9 May 2022 101,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres are 8yrs old

Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,719 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective supports corroded off exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 89,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective supports corroded off exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 80,758 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 72,670 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 62,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 53,126 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 53,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 44,826 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 37,726 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 37,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,168 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 24,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,290 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 18,290 miles

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

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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BJ09 VAE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BJ09 VAE, 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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BJ09 VAE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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