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BN09 EAK

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,964 mi
Last recorded53,964 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 EAK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 53,964 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 53,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. swapped with spare (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,661 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 51,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,844 miles

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear 185/65/14 front and 185/60/14 rear

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,669 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 48,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 42,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 14,125 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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BN09 EAK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN09 EAK, 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 EAK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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