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AV59 VJZ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,632 mi
Last recorded141,632 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 141,632 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface cprrosion to underside

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jan 2025 132,820 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 132,779 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 122,473 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2024 122,473 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,003 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 108,000 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,360 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,071 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,383 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

passenger washer not working

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,872 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,931 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,039 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 14,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 12,902 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 10,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 8,523 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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AV59 VJZ 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 AV59 VJZ, 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 AV59 VJZ registered?

AV59 VJZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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