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BT09 RLU

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,061 mi
Last recorded109,061 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 RLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 109,061 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 109,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,649 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,447 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 92,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 82,597 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 82,597 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,987 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 61,376 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on inside

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 57,400 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on inside

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 50,108 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 50,108 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 42,422 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 34,936 miles

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

rear tyres starting to lift on tread

Pass 11 Aug 2012 34,936 miles

rear tyres starting to lift on tread

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 RLU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

BT09 RLU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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