2009 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · WJ59 AYW
2009 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 73,409 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ59 AYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2025
- 73,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ59 AYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Rio (WJ59 AYW) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
WJ59 AYW Mileage History
- 16/08/202245,696 mi
- 16/08/202245,696 mi
- 14/08/202354,314 mi+8,618 mi
- 04/09/202463,933 mi+9,619 mi
- 02/09/202573,409 mi+9,476 mi
Average of roughly 9,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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