MOT Status
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97,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
black under body sealant applied below vehicle
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front sub frame and suspension corroded
Rear axle and suspension corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm front most part of sub frame corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front suspension arm front most part of sub frame corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil little low
Front Nearside and offside hub components corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most axle / sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most sub frame /axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Nearside and offside brake drum back plates corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame / axle and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Very heavy rusting to front sub frame
Very heavy rusting to rear axle beam
Very heavy rusting to front and rear suspension components
Clutch reservoir cap missing
Front Nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Clutch reservoir cap missing
Front Nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Very heavy rusting to front and rear suspension components
Very heavy rusting to front sub frame
Very heavy rusting to rear axle beam
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
cracks in treads of both front tyres
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP09 AEA is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AP09 AEA, 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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AP09 AEA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 June 2009.
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