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AO09 TWC

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,138 mi
Last recorded84,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 84,138 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front & centre mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom arm front fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint to rear brake pipes above suspension subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 79,961 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint to rear brake pipes above suspension subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 70,232 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 70,232 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 63,200 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 59,128 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 53,578 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 53,577 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 42,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 35,081 miles

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,873 miles

slight smear front wipers

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,557 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s/r light lens cracked,but not showing a white light

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight cracks in O/s/f tyre tread

Wipers starting to smear

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 TWC is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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