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BT09 RCX

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,609 mi
Last recorded96,609 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 RCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 96,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted(undersealed)

Pass 6 Aug 2024 83,523 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,318 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Jan 2023 80,935 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,955 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 79,955 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,028 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is heavily perished on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 73,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bush is split & pulling out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bush is split & pulling out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge ( Blistering ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is heavily perished on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,638 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 68,638 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 60,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces [both] (3.5.1i)

O/s front tyre worn at inner & outer edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 60,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces [both] (3.5.1i)

O/s front tyre worn at inner & outer edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump/lines & filter blocked with sludge. cleared (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,814 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 56,814 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mount broken / insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2015 53,261 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise n/s/f wiper blade

centre exhaust mount broken / insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,729 miles

front brake discs corroding,not affecting performance at time of test.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 48,729 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs corroding,not affecting performance at time of test.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,961 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 44,598 miles

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

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

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 RCX is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

BT09 RCX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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