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YY09 BWP

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,420 mi
Last recorded80,420 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 BWP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 80,420 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 80,401 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 77,275 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,079 miles

underside and floor covered by light surface corrosion including suspension and steering components

Fail 20 Sep 2023 77,077 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

underside and floor covered by light surface corrosion including suspension and steering components

Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,277 miles

ABS rings corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 74,277 miles

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

ABS rings corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 71,398 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 68,712 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 1 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 66,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2019 66,168 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,640 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 62,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind clip on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,608 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 59,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 hangers broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs poor

Front pads wearing thin

Spare tyre illegal

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken

exhaust front pipe hanger broken

front wipers smearing

Fail 8 Apr 2017 56,025 miles

front wipers smearing

exhaust front pipe hanger broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,155 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 43,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,015 miles

OSR AND NSR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD NO CHORDS SHOWING

Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,444 miles

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

OSR AND NSR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD NO CHORDS SHOWING

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,138 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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YY09 BWP is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YY09 BWP, 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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YY09 BWP is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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