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BN09 EAF

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,658 mi
Last recorded151,658 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 EAF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 151,658 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum misted no signs of leak

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

Fail 13 May 2024 151,657 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum misted no signs of leak

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

Pass 10 May 2023 144,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear around clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 144,542 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear around clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 137,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 127,757 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 123,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 114,254 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded inside clips marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside clips marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 104,807 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 May 2018 104,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2017 91,561 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 17 May 2017 91,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear wiper split

near and off side front tyres worn on outer edge 2054516v

near and off side rear tyres out of shape

Pass 10 May 2016 77,447 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 10 May 2016 77,447 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 6 May 2015 62,334 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 62,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 50,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 50,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 39,575 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2012 28,734 miles

87y tyre fitted to o/s/r and 83w fitted to n/s/r.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BN09 EAF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN09 EAF, 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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BN09 EAF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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