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AO09 TWM

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,789 mi
Last recorded141,789 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 TWM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 141,789 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 129,989 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 129,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 116,094 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 116,083 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,314 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside windscreen wiper doesn't seem to be the correct size

Fail 25 Mar 2020 114,314 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside windscreen wiper doesn't seem to be the correct size

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,263 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,263 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,909 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 82,909 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,657 miles

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

oil leak

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 18 May 2016 64,414 miles

Nearside Front light bind on brake

both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Pass 26 May 2015 60,945 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 May 2014 56,753 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 48,509 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,034 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 TWM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TWM, 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 TWM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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