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AO09 DVZ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,032 mi
Last recorded171,032 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DVZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 171,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 171,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 153,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen stone chip in central

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 153,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen stone chip in central

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 137,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 137,602 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 120,561 miles

Front subframe has minor corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle has minor corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2021 120,561 miles

Front subframe has minor corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear axle has minor corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,527 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 87,527 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 70,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre has cuts on side wall

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,596 miles

rear tyres out of shape inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,296 miles

offside front tyre low inner edge

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,942 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 33,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,707 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 26,707 miles

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

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

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 DVZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DVZ, 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 DVZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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