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EK59 VWB

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,368 mi
Last recorded84,368 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,368 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

high level stop lamp inop, rear wiper blade defective

Fail 10 Jul 2019 84,366 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

high level stop lamp inop, rear wiper blade defective

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 10 Jul 2018 74,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,150 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut showing cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,456 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 54,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,810 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,025 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 32,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,358 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 VWB is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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