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AG09 FAK

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,104 mi
Last recorded146,104 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 FAK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2025 146,104 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 144,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 117,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge and very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 117,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge and very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,407 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 99,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,579 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 85,579 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,365 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 81,169 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/r14 86h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,750 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 71,708 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jul 2014 5,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front registration plate cracked

n/s front lower suspension arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,927 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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AG09 FAK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG09 FAK, 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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AG09 FAK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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