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EO09 EMK

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,787 mi
Last recorded114,787 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 EMK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 114,787 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 112,464 miles

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))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 112,464 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 108,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 103,498 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 25 Nov 2022 103,498 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,433 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,062 miles

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 ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 95,062 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,597 miles

Corrosion to coil springs and exhaust

Wipers smear

Fail 10 Apr 2019 82,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,849 miles

All tyres close to legal limit 175/70/14

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,849 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,328 miles

Exhaust corroding

Rear service and parking brakes imbalanced 45% and 39% on application

Fail 11 Feb 2017 66,328 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear service and parking brakes imbalanced 45% and 39% on application

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,415 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Exhaust corroded and has bracket broken

Fail 27 Feb 2016 59,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,238 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,070 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,642 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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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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