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AJ59 WXT

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,710 mi
Last recorded95,710 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 80,996 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 74,362 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 66,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side on front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Centre of tread cracking strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 53,862 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut showing cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate and crack

Pass 8 Dec 2016 37,619 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,753 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,487 miles

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

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

center exhaust bracket corroded (exhaust still supported)

nsr tyre mis-shapen

osr tyre mis-shapen

Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,484 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 12,992 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 WXT is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

AJ59 WXT is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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