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AK59 PGX

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,935 mi
Last recorded128,935 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 128,935 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear sill weakened by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipes corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 Child seats fitted to rear ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 127,645 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 127,045 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 125,756 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 125,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 123,671 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

steering wheel cover in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2020 123,671 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

steering wheel cover in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 121,320 miles

Central Rear High level brake light not working.

Exhaust system corroded

Front X2 front tyres worn on the outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering wheel rim very worn and cracked.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 121,320 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear High level brake light not working.

Exhaust system corroded

Front X2 front tyres worn on the outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre very perished and has small cuts in.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering wheel rim very worn and cracked.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,440 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 108,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear High level brake light not working.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,388 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 96,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015
Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,574 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 43,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,195 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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AK59 PGX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGX, 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 PGX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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