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EA59 JVR

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,380 mi
Last recorded91,380 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 JVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,380 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 91,380 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,003 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 82,176 miles

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

Rear both rear coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2019 82,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear both rear coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 78,286 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,846 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,846 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower SILL DENTED

Fail 17 Oct 2016 70,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG DIRECTION (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT ON OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower SILL DENTED

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre is slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. 205/45/r17 83v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wipers starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,790 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 26,790 miles

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

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

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 JVR is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA59 JVR, 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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EA59 JVR is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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