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AO09 XAV

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,111 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 96,111 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ps (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 96,107 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ps (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 91,740 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes deteriorating/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 79,457 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both slightly discoloured and o/s lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 79,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both slightly discoloured and o/s lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in tread, screw in nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 66,448 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2023 66,448 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 53,744 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides surfaces rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play has very slight play in. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2021 48,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides surfaces rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play has very slight play in. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 46,925 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play has very slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 45,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 43,409 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded has been greased (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 39,978 miles

both rear tyres lightly cracked/perished but no cords visible.

front to rear brake pipes hidden by plastic cover.

Pass 19 May 2016 35,816 miles

both front tyres have deep cracking to sidewalls but no cords visible.

front to rear brake pipes hidden by plastic covers.

Pass 26 May 2015 31,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres cracked/perished on inner edges but no cords visible.

o/s wiper rubber split.

Fail 26 May 2015 31,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres cracked/perished on inner edges but no cords visible.

o/s wiper rubber split.

Pass 28 May 2014 26,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 21,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 16,257 miles

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

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

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 XAV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver 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 XAV, 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 XAV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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