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AO59 KVB

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,913 mi
Last recorded167,913 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 KVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 167,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 137,388 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake paddle spongy

Pass 22 Feb 2023 111,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

power steering fluid level low

Fail 7 Dec 2021 98,267 miles

Exhaust system insecure center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

power steering fluid level low

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,883 miles

Nearside Front Worn on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2019 81,872 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 81,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,325 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,755 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,290 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre shows slight wear to its inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and shows severe cracking to its tread

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,641 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre shows cracking to its tread

Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 29,452 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 29,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KVB is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KVB, 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 KVB is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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