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BJ09 YFR

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

122,930 mi
Last recorded122,930 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YFR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 122,930 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 122,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,232 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 116,232 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,290 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 111,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,367 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 106,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 101,378 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 101,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 96,786 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 96,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,533 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 90,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,944 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front subframe corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2017 75,944 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front subframe corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,700 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 67,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,458 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 58,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 44,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,089 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2012 18,686 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 18,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YFR is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

BJ09 YFR is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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