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EA09 VKP

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,807 mi
Last recorded118,807 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VKP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 118,807 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 99,331 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,093 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2021 66,129 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,927 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 63,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,761 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 51,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner & perished

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 May 2017 45,084 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 May 2016 38,901 miles

canter exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2016 38,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.65.14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

canter exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 32,929 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 26,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 20,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,372 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges advise to check tracking

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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EA09 VKP is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black 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 EA09 VKP, 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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EA09 VKP is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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