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AY59 XRU

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,989 mi
Last recorded39,989 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XRU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,989 miles

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

underside corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,186 miles

underside corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 38,186 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 36,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,563 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 31,508 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 28,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 26,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 24,630 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 24,630 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 21,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,840 miles

both front tyres cracking.

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,992 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,502 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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AY59 XRU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY59 XRU, 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 AY59 XRU registered?

AY59 XRU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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