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AJ09 FXZ

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,906 mi
Last recorded36,906 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FXZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 36,906 miles

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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf slight split perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy underbody and components heavy corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 36,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf slight split perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy underbody and components heavy corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 36,156 miles

heavy underbody and components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,373 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,504 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,188 miles

heavy underbody and components corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 33,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

heavy underbody and components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

exhaust corroded front to centre connector and centre to rear connector

general underbody and component corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2020 32,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded front to centre connector and centre to rear connector

general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 31,057 miles

exhaust system corroded

underbody and component corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,459 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 29,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,035 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,329 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,936 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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AJ09 FXZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ09 FXZ, 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 AJ09 FXZ registered?

AJ09 FXZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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