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EN09 LHJ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,084 mi
Last recorded51,084 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 51,084 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 49,375 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 47,961 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 45,937 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 44,156 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 44,156 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 41,709 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 39,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 37,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 35,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 30,038 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 26,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 21,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 16,539 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,013 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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EN09 LHJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ?

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What year was EN09 LHJ registered?

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

Is EN09 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN09 LHJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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