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AK09 TLF

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,332 mi
Last recorded74,332 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 TLF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,332 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 74,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 73,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,727 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 1 Apr 2022 70,718 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,617 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,527 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre low pressure

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,460 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,392 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,314 miles

centre exhaust mounting fractured but system stii secure.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,697 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,647 miles

front tyre treads low & wearing heavily on inner edges

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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AK09 TLF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK09 TLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK09 TLF registered?

AK09 TLF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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