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BU59 YOD

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,171 mi
Last recorded123,171 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YOD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,171 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 123,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 98,756 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 98,756 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,835 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 61,613 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 53,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 49,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,760 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,161 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,979 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,835 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn below 1.6mm on far inner edge

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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BU59 YOD is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU59 YOD, 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 BU59 YOD registered?

BU59 YOD is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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