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AO09 HZM

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,024 mi
Last recorded73,024 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 HZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 73,024 miles

n/s door mirror insecure

some parts of suspension corroded

Fail 5 May 2026 73,023 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

n/s door mirror insecure

some parts of suspension corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 66,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 66,068 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 58,452 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mount badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,467 miles

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging slightly in operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring seats/axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 55,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging slightly in operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring seats/axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,753 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam/lower road spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 48,751 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam/lower road spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,214 miles

Front exhaust pipe bracket corroded through

Fail 9 Mar 2018 45,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front exhaust pipe bracket corroded through

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,134 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn to 3.5 mm tread depth

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,975 miles

ribbed belt perished

OSR tyre has a puncture

Fail 11 Mar 2016 25,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OSR tyre has a puncture

ribbed belt perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,479 miles

the nearside front tyre is heavily perished on the inner side wall

the offside front and both rear tyres have started to perish

Fail 11 Mar 2015 18,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

the nearside front tyre is heavily perished on the inner side wall

the offside front and both rear tyres have started to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2014 6,650 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 6,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 4,819 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 4,102 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 HZM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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