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AD59 ZPS

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,374 mi
Last recorded25,374 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 ZPS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 25,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm on inner edge and balding (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 25,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Poss slight binding as lower than os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm on inner edge and balding (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 19,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 19,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 17,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 17,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 16,714 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 14,414 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 14,414 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 12,697 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 11,666 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 10,984 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 10,246 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 9,239 miles

All tyres starting to crack imbetween tread pattern

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 9,239 miles

All tyres starting to crack imbetween tread pattern

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 8,337 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 8,337 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 7,251 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 5,998 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 5,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 4,644 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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AD59 ZPS is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD59 ZPS, 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 AD59 ZPS registered?

AD59 ZPS is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AD59 ZPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 ZPS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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