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AJ59 WXS

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,260 mi
Last recorded45,260 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 WXS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 45,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 24%

Fail 25 Nov 2025 45,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 24%

Pass 3 Dec 2024 41,644 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 41,644 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 36,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 33,112 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 30,050 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking , slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 30,050 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing edges

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking , slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 26,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn/cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake lag-22%

Pass 26 Nov 2019 23,481 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on tread and slight wear to edges

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 21,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge/on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 21,943 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 44% lag (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge/on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight noise/squeal from brakes

Pass 21 Dec 2017 19,956 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Oil leak Very slight ()

Rear brakes squeak whilst operated on rollers

Pass 17 Nov 2016 18,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 12,873 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 11,424 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 10,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2013 10,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WXS is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

AJ59 WXS is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is AJ59 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 WXS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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