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AU09 UDJ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,885 mi
Last recorded110,885 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 110,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 100,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 100,061 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 95,974 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 95,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 87,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 87,062 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,824 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 82,824 miles

Nearside 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 23 Feb 2019 74,340 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 74,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main to rear along floor in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,870 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald inner edge and worn outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 57,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald inner edge and worn outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,463 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,420 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,328 miles

1/ both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,147 miles

Nearside rear tyre becoming perished in tread.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,654 miles

screen scratched near intreor mirror

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 UDJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AU09 UDJ, 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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AU09 UDJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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