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AK59 XPU

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,269 mi
Last recorded70,269 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm and perished

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,369 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 62,369 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,371 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,114 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,677 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 46,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,801 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,804 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,400 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 6,069 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 XPU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black 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 AK59 XPU, 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 AK59 XPU registered?

AK59 XPU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AK59 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 XPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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