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CA59 BJZ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,994 mi
Last recorded119,994 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 BJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp assembly cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2020 119,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sunvisor does not stow in off windscreen

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp assembly cracked

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 113,195 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 113,192 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 106,918 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 106,918 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,906 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 70,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,357 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,748 miles

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

Nearside 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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CA59 BJZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA59 BJZ, 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 CA59 BJZ registered?

CA59 BJZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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