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BJ09 YTS

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,911 mi
Last recorded112,911 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YTS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 112,911 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 112,904 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 103,330 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,462 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 91,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,265 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front / inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 85,263 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front / inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,992 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box has seepage power steering flexi hose damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,721 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage power steering pipe leak slightly (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 63,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,309 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,556 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,554 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,326 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads are low

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 YTS is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

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

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