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AO09 LZL

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,313 mi
Last recorded73,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LZL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 73,313 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2025 73,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,940 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 72,940 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 69,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 64,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,447 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,561 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 55,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,444 miles

Both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge,offside front devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 42,024 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 31,881 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 25,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 20,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,159 miles

O/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 LZL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

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

Is AO09 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 LZL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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