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EA09 VKR

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,334 mi
Last recorded150,334 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VKR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 150,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 149,107 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 149,107 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,852 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 137,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 121,135 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 121,135 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 103,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 103,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,647 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 86,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 64,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s ands o/s rear tyres are perrishing.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,256 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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EA09 VKR 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 70.6%.

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 EA09 VKR, 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 EA09 VKR registered?

EA09 VKR is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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