2009 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SL09 ODC
2009 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 115,688 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL09 ODC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2025
- 115,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL09 ODC 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 (SL09 ODC) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SL09 ODC Mileage History
- 10/01/2023106,498 mi
- 11/01/2023105,499 mi-999 mi
- 04/01/2024114,203 mi+8,704 mi
- 04/01/2024114,203 mi
- 20/01/2025115,688 mi+1,485 mi
Average of roughly 4,530 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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