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AO59 VYS

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,055 mi
Last recorded88,055 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,055 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 88,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,137 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 86,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,806 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 70,622 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 70,548 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,641 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket split

Central Rear brake light not working

Central Rear exhaust bracket split

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

Nearside Front wrong size wiper blade

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2019 60,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Front exhaust bracket split

Central Rear brake light not working

Central Rear exhaust bracket split

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

Nearside Front wrong size wiper blade

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,494 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 56,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,812 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken. exhaust is still secure

Fail 29 Jun 2017 51,812 miles

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

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

Front exhaust hanger broken. exhaust is still secure

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 46,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 41,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,289 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,295 miles

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 VYS is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

AO59 VYS is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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