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EN09 JZR

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,120 mi
Last recorded94,120 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 JZR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,120 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 94,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 93,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 91,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,542 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 87,096 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 87,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,703 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 80,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,065 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 77,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,697 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 61,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,286 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,759 miles

front registatration plate slightly deterioated

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,988 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking on sidewalls

exhaust corroding in places

front numbner plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

light kerb damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front tyre heavily perished on sidewall + heavily worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Jul 2013 26,810 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

light kerb damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front tyre heavily perished on sidewall + heavily worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,778 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall marked no cords showing

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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EN09 JZR is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN09 JZR, 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 EN09 JZR registered?

EN09 JZR is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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