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AO09 LZJ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,215 mi
Last recorded95,215 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,215 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,947 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 68,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,764 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,471 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 LZJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO09 LZJ registered?

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

Is AO09 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 LZJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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