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AP09 LCW

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,315 mi
Last recorded96,315 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 96,315 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,897 miles

Central exhaust mount weld broken

Fail 28 Aug 2024 87,896 miles

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

Central exhaust mount weld broken

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,879 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 79,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 66,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,577 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,695 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose Ferrell slightly corroded.

Offside Front brake hose Ferrell slightly corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all 4 valves. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 45,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose Ferrell slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front brake hose Ferrell slightly corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all 4 valves. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,705 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 23,174 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,477 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 LCW is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCW, 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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What year was AP09 LCW registered?

AP09 LCW is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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