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AO09 CMV

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,420 mi
Last recorded100,420 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 CMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,420 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 96,019 miles

slight rusting on suspension parts

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,226 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 86,224 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,723 miles

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,123 miles

Rear Rear axle beam heavily corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,042 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 58,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,952 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,375 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 37,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,746 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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AO09 CMV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO09 CMV, 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 AO09 CMV registered?

AO09 CMV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is AO09 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 CMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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