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AO09 EOM

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,448 mi
Last recorded118,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 EOM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 115,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,267 miles

some corrosion to front metal brake disc's

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,678 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,396 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 108,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,514 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,381 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,637 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 91,637 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,019 miles

both front lower suspension arm front bushes just starting to unbond but no movement evident yet

brake fluid level slightly low

exhaust front pipe and centre mounts broken away from exhaust- front pipe mount is still supporting exhaust as are both mounts on rear box(strong advise)

front brake discs and pads worn

front wiper blades just starting to smear screen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,070 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken, not supporting system

Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,596 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 EOM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EOM, 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 EOM registered?

AO09 EOM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is AO09 EOM safe to buy?

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