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AP09 AEA

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,877 mi
Last recorded97,877 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 AEA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 97,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,458 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 84,458 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,013 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,353 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 36,779 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 36,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,046 miles

black under body sealant applied below vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2020 24,094 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 24,091 miles

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 24,074 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,554 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 20,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 14,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 13,228 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 10,722 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,816 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in treads of both front tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2012 5,315 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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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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