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BJ09 YFN

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,599 mi
Last recorded100,599 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YFN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 100,599 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 73,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,897 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 71,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 70,149 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,974 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 67,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 66,659 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting broken may cause knocking when going over bumps in the road

Pass 17 May 2017 63,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn between 3-4mm

Fail 16 May 2017 63,062 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 54,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 46,420 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 39,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2014 39,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 31,320 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 23,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YFN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

BJ09 YFN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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