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EF09 NUX

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,015 mi
Last recorded132,015 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 NUX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 132,015 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 120,433 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,046 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 93,832 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 93,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,136 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 80,136 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,390 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 29 Jun 2017 51,390 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,790 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Jun 2016 46,790 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jun 2015 39,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear & offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,555 miles

nearside rear & offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,453 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,879 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 30,879 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 26,121 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,121 miles

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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EF09 NUX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF09 NUX, 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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EF09 NUX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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