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AO09 SUU

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,649 mi
Last recorded135,649 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 SUU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 135,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 135,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 5 Feb 2021 119,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,250 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jan 2020 109,250 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust front pipe steel) mountings broken . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,846 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 97,846 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,482 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,397 miles

Oil leak sump corroded. ()

exhaust front pipe mounting corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,367 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 43,753 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,182 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 26,140 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 SUU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

AO09 SUU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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