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BK09 EWG

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,163 mi
Last recorded51,163 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 EWG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 51,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc worn - Corroded - Reduced swept area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn - Worn on edges - Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension parts corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2024 48,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. Reduced swept area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. Reduced swept area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 48,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. Reduced swept area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced LLB501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. Reduced swept area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced LLB501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 44,160 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear are perishing, offside rear worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 44,159 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear are perishing, offside rear worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,304 miles

Central exhaust hanger detached but exhaust still secure advise early attention to this

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner swept area edges corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm forward bushes just starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,818 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 37,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,006 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread condition

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,450 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 25,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,194 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BK09 EWG is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol 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 BK09 EWG, 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 BK09 EWG registered?

BK09 EWG is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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