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EA59 SVR

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,016 mi
Last recorded141,016 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 141,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 125,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 123,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,887 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 112,887 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,643 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,913 miles

Oil leak on sump

Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jan 2019 92,090 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,289 miles

Front and centre exhaust mounts broken

Nearside rear tyre has a nail and perished sidewalls

Offside rear tyre has 2 nails and perished edges

Fail 1 Feb 2018 86,289 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and centre exhaust mounts broken

Nearside rear tyre has a nail and perished sidewalls

Offside rear tyre has 2 nails and perished edges

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,800 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 47,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,061 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,749 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,388 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 SVR is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

EA59 SVR is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is EA59 SVR safe to buy?

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