2009 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · SP09 TKO
2009 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 109,218 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP09 TKO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2022
- 109,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP09 TKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Rio (SP09 TKO) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2022 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
SP09 TKO Mileage History
- 09/05/2022109,212 mi
- 17/05/2022109,218 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 272 miles per year across 2 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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