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EK59 FZF

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,333 mi
Last recorded139,333 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 FZF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 139,333 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 139,332 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 123,118 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 112,193 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 94,045 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

high level rear lamp not working

Fail 6 May 2021 94,045 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

high level rear lamp not working

Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,727 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 15 Oct 2019 77,727 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,297 miles

one centre exhaust mounting broken

one exhaust mounting broken front

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 16 Oct 2018 55,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

one centre exhaust mounting broken

one exhaust mounting broken front

Pass 14 Oct 2017 49,022 miles

Exhaust system mounts broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,596 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 34,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,481 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 25,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FZF is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK59 FZF, 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 FZF registered?

EK59 FZF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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