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EA59 JWY

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

244,946 mi
Last recorded244,946 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 JWY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 244,946 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 244,584 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 227,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops perished and casings detached (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 227,182 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops perished and casings detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 209,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 209,519 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 194,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 178,585 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

off side font tyre worn smooth on outer edge

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 15 Nov 2019 178,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

off side font tyre worn smooth on outer edge

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2018 162,021 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 162,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 149,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2016 135,189 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 134,087 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,474 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,055 miles

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

front service brakes show fluctuation.

rear registration plate is loosly mounted.

rear service brakes show imbalance.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 93,055 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front service brakes show fluctuation.

front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

rear registration plate is loosly mounted.

rear service brakes show imbalance.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 72,390 miles

offside rear tyre perished,cracked and has splits deep enough to reach cords

Fail 30 Nov 2013 72,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished,cracked and has splits deep enough to reach cords

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 JWY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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