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BV09 BVM

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BVM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 85,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 72,960 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 72,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS/R & NS/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 63,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS/R & NS/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 54,101 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 54,100 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexi mount and rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 42,261 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,411 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,996 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn bold

Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,210 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,219 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,979 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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BV09 BVM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV09 BVM, 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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BV09 BVM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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