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MT59 VAM

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 VAM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 100,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 95,118 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 95,116 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,590 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,677 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,994 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,009 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 31,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,015 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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MT59 VAM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT59 VAM, 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 MT59 VAM registered?

MT59 VAM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is MT59 VAM safe to buy?

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