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BK59 SFZ

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,625 mi
Last recorded89,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 SFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components + steering components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody surface rust + Exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 89,074 miles

Exhaust pipe joints corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,434 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,753 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,770 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 27 Sep 2017 72,770 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres 3mm

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,444 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,388 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,472 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 27,470 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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BK59 SFZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK59 SFZ, 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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BK59 SFZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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