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BT09 PWY

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 PWY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 68,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,497 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 63,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 57,308 miles

abs rings corroding

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear brake discs corroding

oil leak

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,687 miles

abs rings, front suspension and rear suspension corroding

front brake discs wearing

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2023 54,687 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

abs rings, front suspension and rear suspension corroding

front brake discs wearing

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,043 miles

both rear tyres cracking

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 19 Jul 2022 52,043 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracking

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,996 miles

engine covers fitted

hi rise stoplight inop

ns and os front flexi brake hose ferrulescorroding

nsr and nsf tyres cracking

slight oil leak on power steering

Fail 15 Jul 2021 48,981 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns and os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns and os front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

hi rise stoplight inop

ns and os front flexi brake hose ferrulescorroding

nsr and nsf tyres cracking

slight oil leak on power steering

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,221 miles

aux belts cracking

brake and fuel pipes starting to corrode- not checked due to protective coatings

centre exhaust brackets corroding

front brake discswearing and corroding

nsr tyre cracking

os and ns front abs rings corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2020 46,221 miles

aux belts cracking

brake and fuel pipes starting to corrode- not checked due to protective coatings

centre exhaust brackets corroding

front brake discswearing and corroding

nsr tyre cracking

os and ns front abs rings corroding

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,538 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,705 miles

abs rings corroding

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nsf and nsr tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2018 39,705 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))

abs rings corroding

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nsf and nsr tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,491 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wear on inner edges

Fail 17 Jul 2017 36,481 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,249 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,084 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 24,625 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 24,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,250 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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BT09 PWY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BT09 PWY, 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 BT09 PWY registered?

BT09 PWY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 August 2009.

Is BT09 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 PWY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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