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BV09 BWG

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BWG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 104,301 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 101,317 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 101,317 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 97,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,112 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,832 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,530 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,976 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,647 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 26,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,751 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BV09 BWG is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 BWG registered?

BV09 BWG is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is BV09 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 BWG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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