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BJ09 YBO

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,402 mi
Last recorded148,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YBO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 148,402 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 136,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 118,960 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 118,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,917 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2015 104,917 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 86,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre Size - 175 70 14 84T

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,713 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,412 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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BJ09 YBO is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBO, 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 BJ09 YBO registered?

BJ09 YBO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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