2009 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · AV09 YAX
2009 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 130,350 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV09 YAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 130,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV09 YAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Rio (AV09 YAX) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
AV09 YAX Mileage History
- 12/07/202290,749 mi
- 03/07/2023104,699 mi+13,950 mi
- 07/07/2023104,701 mi+2 mi
- 02/07/2024117,947 mi+13,246 mi
- 28/07/2025130,350 mi+12,403 mi
Average of roughly 13,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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