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AP09 HVE

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,782 mi
Last recorded93,782 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HVE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 93,782 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe Corroded

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake Drum Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Drum Corroded

Offside Rear Lower Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axel Corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2024 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe Corroded

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake Drum Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Drum Corroded

Offside Rear Lower Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axel Corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,697 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 81,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,463 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,674 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,128 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 60,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,952 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,653 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,554 miles

exhaust mountings need attention

Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,209 miles

superficial cracking of rear tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,578 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 HVE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVE, 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 HVE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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