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AO09 CMZ

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,849 mi
Last recorded82,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 CMZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,849 miles

o/side and n/side metal brake pipes near flexibles surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2025 80,630 miles

o/side and n/side metal brake pipes near flexibles front surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,253 miles

o/side and n/side front metal brake pipes near flexibles surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,230 miles

o/side and n/side front metal brake pipes surface corrosion near flexibles

Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,232 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 68,801 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,272 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 63,269 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,308 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,523 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,938 miles

rear tyres showing signs of cracking and perrishuring

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,793 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 CMZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue 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 CMZ, 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 CMZ registered?

AO09 CMZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is AO09 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 CMZ 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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