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AU09 UCW

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,925 mi
Last recorded90,925 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 UCW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 90,925 miles

Front lower grille insecure

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

Fail 13 May 2025 90,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower grille insecure

No oil showing on dipstick at start of test

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 63,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centrals & both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 60,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centrals & both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,590 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,573 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear where clamped. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,390 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,346 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,520 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front very slight (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,367 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,753 miles

Front number pate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,096 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,855 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,224 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

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 UCW is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

AU09 UCW is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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