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CU09 BVY

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,285 mi
Last recorded97,285 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 BVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 97,285 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 92,889 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,868 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2018 78,847 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion underside

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,577 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,319 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 69,319 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,467 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,344 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 50,698 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,423 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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CU09 BVY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CU09 BVY, 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 CU09 BVY registered?

CU09 BVY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is CU09 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU09 BVY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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