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EN09 JZT

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,822 mi
Last recorded86,822 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 86,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 73,881 miles

Front both front shocks are corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2024 73,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front shocks are corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 68,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,446 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 62,446 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both - 21" + 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,894 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,997 miles

Top stop light in-op

Wipers smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,681 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,681 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,577 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,075 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,174 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,897 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 27,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,796 miles

removed item from rear view mirror pior to test

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 JZT is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EN09 JZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN09 JZT?

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What year was EN09 JZT registered?

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

Is EN09 JZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN09 JZT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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