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EN09 NWT

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,956 mi
Last recorded127,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 NWT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 127,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 127,948 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 122,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 116,072 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 110,568 miles

Exhaust system corroded!!!

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (worn outer edges!!!!) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded!!

Fail 29 Aug 2023 110,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded!!!

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (worn outer edges!!!!) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded!!

Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,068 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/front bracket loose needs weld repair

sump corroded -slight leak

Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,753 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded- needs weld repair

sump corroded - weeping slightly!

Fail 17 Aug 2021 96,753 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket corroded- needs weld repair

sump corroded - weeping slightly!

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,652 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly?

Fail 2 Sep 2020 89,652 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly?

Pass 13 May 2019 79,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 71,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 61,156 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 61,156 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 51,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge replace 2-3000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 42,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,988 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,464 miles

both front tyre treads have worn low and also worn heavily on inner edges. recommend renewal

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,943 miles

rear wiper blade is deteriated. recommend renewal

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 NWT is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue 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 NWT, 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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EN09 NWT is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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