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EK59 EYD

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,990 mi
Last recorded126,990 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 EYD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 126,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 123,317 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 119,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2024 119,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2023 112,155 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage heavily corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2023 112,110 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R16 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage heavily corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2022 108,698 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 108,698 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 101,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,385 miles

Corrosion to underside components

Rear Tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,229 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 81,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,380 miles

Corrosion to underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 60,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,422 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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EK59 EYD is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK59 EYD, 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 EK59 EYD registered?

EK59 EYD is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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