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AO59 FNS

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,025 mi
Last recorded122,025 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FNS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 122,025 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 121,999 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal brake pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering belt perishing

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 113,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 113,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 92,215 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 92,215 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,774 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,380 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,195 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,887 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,866 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 26,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,916 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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AO59 FNS 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 AO59 FNS, 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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AO59 FNS is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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