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BV09 XLE

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 104,467 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,632 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 89,627 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 74,349 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,349 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,193 miles

NAILS IN N/S/R TYRE

N/S/F FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SEPERATED AND DROPED ( NO EXCESSIVE PLAY )

O/S/R TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 4 Mar 2013 58,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NAILS IN N/S/R TYRE

N/S/F FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SEPERATED AND DROPED ( NO EXCESSIVE PLAY )

O/S/R TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,815 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 40,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 XLE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV09 XLE, 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 BV09 XLE registered?

BV09 XLE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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