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AO09 CNV

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,599 mi
Last recorded139,599 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 CNV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 139,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2026 139,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2025 136,905 miles

EXTENSIVE CORROSION THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N S F INNER CV BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 134,048 miles

Front SUSPENSION GENRALLY COVERED IN SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 134,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front SUSPENSION GENRALLY COVERED IN SURFACE CORROSION

NO COOLANT IN TANK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,638 miles

Central Front subframe corroded rigidyty not reduced

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded rigidity not reduced

Fail 6 Jan 2022 130,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front subframe corroded rigidyty not reduced

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded rigidity not reduced

Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,081 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 128,080 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 125,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 117,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

small engine oil leak from oil filter

Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,424 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 99,424 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,640 miles

exhaust front pipe support bracket in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2016 83,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.65x14 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe support bracket in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2015 67,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust support bracket corroded & weakened

Fail 30 Dec 2015 67,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust support bracket corroded & weakened

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,411 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 36,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,921 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 CNV is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AO09 CNV, 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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AO09 CNV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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