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AO09 XGS

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,960 mi
Last recorded132,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 132,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 128,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 128,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 123,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 119,116 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipes damp.

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,103 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf upper gaitors (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rears in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 114,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pointing over vehicle (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf upper gaitors (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rears in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,860 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 108,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,031 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 89,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,589 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,440 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,666 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear tyre walls cracking and nail in the nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,421 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,803 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,384 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 40,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XGS is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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