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BJ59 AZG

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 AZG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,638 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 77,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,168 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 69,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,708 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 68,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,491 miles

Exhaust brackets broken but exhaust securely mounted

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 20 Nov 2017 56,491 miles

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

Exhaust brackets broken but exhaust securely mounted

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,156 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,451 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2013 24,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 15,989 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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BJ59 AZG is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ59 AZG, 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 BJ59 AZG registered?

BJ59 AZG is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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