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2009 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration LR09GRF
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expires 14 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,598 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
2 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 90,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
3 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,390 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 79,403 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 79,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,338 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023 6 Jun 20269 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 75,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,936 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,936 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,806 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- nearside front tyre wearing low at 2.5-3mm approx
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,639 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front lower suspension arms getting corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,733 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- central stop lamp not working
- offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,365 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres starting to perish
- front brake pads 75% worn approx
1 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 38,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear tyres starting to perish
- front brake pads 75% worn approx
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,762 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 6 Jun 202626 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,222 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,707 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014 6 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 20,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,616 MI
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LR09GRF was registered on 2009-03-20
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