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AK59 LDL

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,813 mi
Last recorded113,813 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LDL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 113,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 108,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front suspension struts corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2022 108,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front suspension struts corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2021 90,388 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,739 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 81,737 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded slightly ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight seep of oil from pinion area. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush bonding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has cracking to tread & wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded on the under side of vehicle towards the front, not leaking but heavily corroded adjacent to securing clip. ()

Fail 27 Dec 2019 81,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion area has a seep of oil. (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion. ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,790 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 74,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,166 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 56,879 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 47,950 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 34,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,092 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AK59 LDL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AK59 LDL, 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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AK59 LDL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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