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AJ59 HMK

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,712 mi
Last recorded107,712 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 HMK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 107,712 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective just above subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 107,712 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective just above subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,910 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 96,249 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 90,979 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,017 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,017 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 64,523 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 64,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 56,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,796 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,895 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,455 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 27,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,068 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 15,243 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,935 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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AJ59 HMK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black 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 AJ59 HMK, 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 AJ59 HMK registered?

AJ59 HMK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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