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BT09 RCY

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,220 mi
Last recorded117,220 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 RCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 110,964 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 110,964 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake test aborted after front to rear brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to Rear Brake Burst On Test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,712 miles

top engine covers fitted restricting access to components.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,503 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 93,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inside edge and almost to canvass (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread pattern the whole circumference

Spare tyre defective Flat and sidewall damage ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,007 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges and cracking in tread

Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,979 miles

Near side rear tyre tread feathering inner egde.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,508 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 RCY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT09 RCY, 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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BT09 RCY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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