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EA59 FSO

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,878 mi
Last recorded47,878 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FSO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 47,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,565 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,732 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 42,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 39,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,087 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,927 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,909 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 32,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 30,078 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 26,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,270 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,619 miles

engine bay covers

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Oct 2013 13,210 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 13,210 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FSO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red 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 EA59 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

EA59 FSO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is EA59 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 FSO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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