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AO09 JXL

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,750 mi
Last recorded87,750 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,750 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively NSF (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion various places

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 87,582 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps OSR NSR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively NSF (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion various places

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

Tyre obviously under inflated OSR (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 73,342 miles

Surface corrosion various places

Fail 8 Feb 2025 79,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion various places

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,256 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,256 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 55,333 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,963 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 51,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both intermediate front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flanges corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,826 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flanges corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2020 45,379 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 40,793 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 36,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,681 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,688 miles

n/s rear tyre perished 205/45/16/83v

turbo intercooler has a heavy misting of oil on it

Fail 19 Feb 2016 26,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16/93v (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre perished 205/45/16/83v

turbo intercooler has a heavy misting of oil on it

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,511 miles

nearside front brake disc is slightly scored

Fail 6 Mar 2014 19,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,979 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,075 miles

o/s front tyre wearing 0n inner edge 205/45/16/83v

oil cooler has a misting of oil

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 JXL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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