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BK09 VLO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,628 mi
Last recorded109,628 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 VLO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 109,628 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,677 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,803 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 91,489 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 72,247 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,632 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Worn/misshaped on inner edge ()

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

Offside rear tyre worn/misshaped on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 68,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Worn/misshaped on inner edge ()

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

Offside rear tyre worn/misshaped on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 52,357 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2015 40,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,781 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,545 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 VLO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

BK09 VLO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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