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AJ59 VGM

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,753 mi
Last recorded73,753 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VGM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 73,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering has slight seepage from power steering rack (boot damp) (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 59,554 miles

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 severly on inner edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leakage from steering rack through o/s rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 54,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 50,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 47,183 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,874 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,826 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 35,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,753 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,957 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,575 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 24,575 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VGM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VGM, 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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AJ59 VGM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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