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BK09 FBO

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,857 mi
Last recorded100,857 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 FBO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 100,857 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Dec 2023 100,857 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,261 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,953 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 63,953 miles

Position lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer rear light unit has slight water ingress but not affecting lights

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded spring section corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe as slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 58,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer rear light unit has slight water ingress but not affecting lights

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded spring section corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe as slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,235 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 53,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,703 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 48,703 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,563 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,024 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,486 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,140 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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BK09 FBO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK09 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

BK09 FBO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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