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EF09 KHY

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,921 mi
Last recorded104,921 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 KHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,921 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 104,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,994 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced X2 NSR/OSR axle and bushes worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 93,994 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced X2 NSR/OSR axle and bushes worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 85,006 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 74,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 74,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,008 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 67,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,404 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,035 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,509 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,524 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 28,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,072 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,656 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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EF09 KHY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF09 KHY, 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 EF09 KHY registered?

EF09 KHY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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