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EA59 FSD

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,945 mi
Last recorded68,945 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FSD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 68,945 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,470 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,647 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded loose

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 64,647 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded loose

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,757 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 60,757 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,762 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 46,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 41,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,946 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,536 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 31,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,158 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,721 miles

front brake discs slightly scored/pitted.

n/s/r tyre DANGEROUSLY Low 8 P.S.I., must check tyre pressures prior to M.O.T Test, as this could be Dangerous when conducting roller brake test. I am not obligated to check tyre pressures, and can refuse to conduct an M.O.T Test.

o/s/f headlamp aim was slighty too high, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f steering rack damp.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 14,367 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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EA59 FSD is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA59 FSD, 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 EA59 FSD registered?

EA59 FSD is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is EA59 FSD safe to buy?

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