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AU09 UCV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,471 mi
Last recorded127,471 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 UCV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 127,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,146 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 119,145 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear small cuts in tyre tread

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

rear exhaust box flange corroded

vehicle under body slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,386 miles

exhaust joints corroded

power steering pipes corroded

washer bottle insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2018 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust joints corroded

power steering pipes corroded

washer bottle insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,220 miles

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,220 miles

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

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,357 miles

two nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,967 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,319 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,060 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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AU09 UCV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU09 UCV, 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 AU09 UCV registered?

AU09 UCV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is AU09 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 UCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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