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AO59 TNZ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,655 mi
Last recorded44,655 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 44,655 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2026 44,655 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 41,917 miles

front discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2025 41,917 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2024 38,696 miles

chip in screen

Fail 11 Jan 2024 38,696 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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Pass 11 Jan 2023 34,716 miles

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Pass 10 Jan 2022 32,946 miles

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Pass 11 Jan 2021 30,890 miles

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Pass 10 Jan 2020 28,190 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHED ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 10 Jan 2020 28,190 miles

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHED ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Jan 2019 24,877 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Pass 9 Jan 2018 21,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jan 2017 17,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,388 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 16,712 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 22 Oct 2013 16,223 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 15,291 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TNZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO59 TNZ registered?

AO59 TNZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is AO59 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 TNZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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