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AO59 KGP

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,089 mi
Last recorded75,089 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 KGP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 75,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,091 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 70,087 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst during test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear - burst during test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt cracking

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and worn to 2.2mm at lowest (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,202 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 65,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,795 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,131 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 42,131 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 35,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 26,483 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Aug 2018 26,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 17,679 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 14,538 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 11,577 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 8,296 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 4,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 4,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KGP is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KGP, 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 AO59 KGP registered?

AO59 KGP is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is AO59 KGP safe to buy?

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