MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion to coil springs, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes
Corrosion to coil springs, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver tyre fitted to Nearside front (5.2.3 (b))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Corrosion to coil springs and exhaust
Wipers smear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to coil springs and exhaust
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brakes 66% imbalanced on application
Wipers smear
All tyres close to legal limit 175/70/14
Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
All tyres close to legal limit 175/70/14
Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust corroding
Rear service and parking brakes imbalanced 45% and 39% on application
Exhaust corroding
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Rear service and parking brakes imbalanced 45% and 39% on application
Both rear coil springs corroded
Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Exhaust corroded and has bracket broken
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear coil springs corroded
Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Exhaust corroded and has bracket broken
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EO09 EMK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 EO09 EMK, 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 EO09 EMK registered?
EO09 EMK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2009.
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