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AM59 NSF

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,189 mi
Last recorded177,189 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 NSF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 177,189 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 177,186 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing round chassis marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced needs new bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 169,390 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 169,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 159,823 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 159,823 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 148,127 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 138,064 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting on front exhaust broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 123,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,513 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,038 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,951 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,830 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,696 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 62,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,957 miles

dip stick not fitting properly

small dent in off side passanger door

small dent in rear bumper

small dent in roof

Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,957 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

dip stick not fitting properly

small dent in off side passanger door

small dent in rear bumper

small dent in roof

Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear brake application slightly uneven

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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AM59 NSF 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 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 AM59 NSF, 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 AM59 NSF registered?

AM59 NSF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is AM59 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM59 NSF 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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