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AO09 TWP

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,089 mi
Last recorded72,089 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 TWP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,089 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 64,583 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 57,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread all the way around (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 53,911 miles

High level stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 53,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

High level stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 52,701 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 52,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,754 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 48,754 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,770 miles

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,274 miles

Rear Wiper blade split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 44,489 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,457 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 42,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,912 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,454 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,438 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge. 2. Damage to windscreen within m.o.t limits.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,782 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 TWP is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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