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DY09 BDO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,024 mi
Last recorded129,024 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 BDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2022 129,024 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

battery light on dash

corrosion throughout vehicle underside including suspension components.

radiator support bracket corroded and holed.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,094 miles

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

front subframe corroded. not considered excessive.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 125,959 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust supports snapped. one front, one rear.

front subframe corroded. not considered excessive.

radiator support bracket corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,990 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,808 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,209 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 110,509 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,661 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 104,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 104,480 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread n/s top corner (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 104,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread n/s top corner (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,820 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 61,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,370 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall, & large cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,306 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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DY09 BDO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DY09 BDO, 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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DY09 BDO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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