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1034 MF

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,425 mi
Last recorded96,425 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1034 MF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 96,425 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underbody is corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Reduced swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Reduced swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flux (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 92,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 92,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,270 miles

Front front exhaust mount detached but still supporting exhaust

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,605 miles

Front Inner inner edge of both front tyre tread starting to wear keep watch

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,754 miles

Nearside Front drive light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,402 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 69,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,617 miles

Rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 6 Aug 2015 52,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 42,951 miles

exhaust one bracket missing but exhaust adequately supported

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,694 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,972 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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1034 MF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1034 MF, 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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1034 MF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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