MOT Status
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85,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under body rusted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front tyre is wearing low on the inside
Offside Rear tyre is wearing low on the inside
front wipers are in poor condition
front wipers are in poor condition
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre is wearing low on the inside
Offside Rear tyre is wearing low on the inside
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake discs corroded on inner face
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
headlamp deflectors fitted
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
wear on lower arm bushes
wear on rear discs
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking slightly
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking slightly
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre slight cracking and aging on sidewall
o/s/f tyre slight cracking and aging on sidewall
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK09 TKU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 AK09 TKU, 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 AK09 TKU registered?
AK09 TKU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2009.
Is AK09 TKU safe to buy?
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