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WR59 ZTZ

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,272 mi
Last recorded103,272 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 ZTZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 103,272 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust flexi join broken, not currently leaking

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both NS and OS side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 103,272 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust flexi join broken, not currently leaking

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both NS and OS side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 98,530 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 92,243 miles

Exhaust hangers deteriated

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 92,243 miles

Exhaust hangers deteriated

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 88,278 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,196 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 80,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,080 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 72,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 65,826 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play On both sides(NS and OS) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,726 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 57,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2018 48,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,937 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 40,937 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 65 r14 86h (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,478 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 27,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 24,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,768 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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WR59 ZTZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WR59 ZTZ, 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 WR59 ZTZ registered?

WR59 ZTZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is WR59 ZTZ safe to buy?

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