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AF59 XBT

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,762 mi
Last recorded44,762 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XBT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 44,762 miles

all underneath Covered in surface rust

Fail 18 Nov 2025 44,762 miles

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

all underneath Covered in surface rust

Pass 10 Sep 2024 41,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 40,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 40,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration front rubber fixation bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,028 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 39,013 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. also unable to check seat belt (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. also unable to check seat belt (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,369 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2017 37,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 Mountings broken (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,823 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,960 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 12,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,586 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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AF59 XBT is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF59 XBT, 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 AF59 XBT registered?

AF59 XBT is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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