Kia Rio 16v (2009)
2009 Kia Rio 16v
CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2009 Kia Rio 16v. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Kia Rio 16V has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.8%, which sits just below the UK average of 80%, suggesting slightly below-average reliability for its age. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so structural and safety concerns are minimal.
These Rios have covered a median of 78,811 miles by MOT time, which is reasonable for a 15-year-old car, and they average just 1.03 failures per test—minor stuff that's easily fixed. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the common failure points that plague these cars, since roughly one in four will need work at MOT.
What to check before buying a 2009 Kia Rio 16v
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (93%) | 137 | 83.4% | 1.11 |
| Petrol (7%) | 10 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Kia Rio 16v vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Kia Rio 16v vehicles fall between 63,367 and 100,456 miles.
2009 Kia Rio 16v — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (39% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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