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AJ59 URF

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,997 mi
Last recorded87,997 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 URF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,997 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,589 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 75,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,532 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 73,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,735 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,146 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,808 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 39,806 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTER REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,689 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,168 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,882 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,042 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 URF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

AJ59 URF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is AJ59 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 URF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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