2009 Kia Rio · 17,440 MOT tests
2009 Kia Rio reliability
2009 Kia Rios fail 44.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Rio years (17,440 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 44.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 78,064
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,440
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.9% of tests fail here (430% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.6%
- Suspension13.9%
- Steering13.9%
- Brakes10.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.6%
- Tyres7.8%
- Body, chassis and structure5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 11.01%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 7.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.75%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.46%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.92%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.98%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.97%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.21%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.88%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Kia Rio reliable?
2009 Kia Rios fail 44.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Rio years (17,440 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (11.01% of tests), position lamp not working (7.13% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Kia Rio shows 78,064 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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