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EK59 VWN

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,892 mi
Last recorded137,892 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 137,892 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

front radiator support corroded

general underbody corrosion

heatshields corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2024 133,647 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates slightly deteriorated slightly (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,199 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion.

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 128,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking Power steering pump area. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,046 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Cross member corroded and holed.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 122,046 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Cross member corroded and holed.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,837 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriroated

rear seats are folded and used as a work vehicle unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,580 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2020 112,576 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,282 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Front exhaust mount deteriorated

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 107,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light inoperative

Front exhaust mount deteriorated

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,316 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,756 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,534 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,534 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,655 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 VWN 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 72.2%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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