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MJ09 HMC

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,866 mi
Last recorded138,866 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 HMC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 138,866 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 137,444 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 137,434 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 135,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, nearside and offside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 133,204 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 133,184 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 132,044 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 130,151 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 127,529 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 127,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 119,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise front to reear brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2018 119,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise front to reear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,601 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 99,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,605 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,741 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 28,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 21,739 miles

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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MJ09 HMC is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ09 HMC, 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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What year was MJ09 HMC registered?

MJ09 HMC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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