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BJ09 YBY

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YBY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 98,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 94,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 18 May 2024 88,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 75,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,045 miles

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

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

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

power steering noisy and heavy on locks

Fail 25 Apr 2022 74,044 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

power steering noisy and heavy on locks

Pass 29 Mar 2021 68,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2021 68,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits High (Lean) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flange between rear and middle section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,482 miles

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,431 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,840 miles

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,227 miles

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2013 31,104 miles

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

Offside front wheel slight roughness when rotated.

Pass 29 May 2012 27,248 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 YBY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ09 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

BJ09 YBY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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