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AJ59 JYG

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,932 mi
Last recorded91,932 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JYG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 91,932 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 91,914 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured At lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 87,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,145 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff to operate (3.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,484 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,112 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 79,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,021 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,592 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,858 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 67,858 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservoirto rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,191 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,151 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 52,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,608 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,824 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 41,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,992 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 JYG is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYG, 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 JYG registered?

AJ59 JYG is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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