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AV59 WRK

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,895 mi
Last recorded92,895 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 WRK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 92,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 86,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 81,576 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 81,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,642 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 74,642 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,265 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres perished + cracked in tread

Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,864 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 67,864 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,554 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS ON TREAD AND PERISHED ON TREAD AND WALLS

Fail 16 Nov 2018 62,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS ON TREAD AND PERISHED ON TREAD AND WALLS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,817 miles

chips in screen

Fail 24 Nov 2017 55,817 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in screen

Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,869 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,850 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm + bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,575 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,536 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN OFF PIPE BUT STILL SECURE

Pass 5 Nov 2012 19,222 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

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 WRK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV59 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

AV59 WRK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is AV59 WRK safe to buy?

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