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EO09 EMV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,193 mi
Last recorded79,193 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 EMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,193 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on shoulders

Front screen cracked in nearside edge of swept area not seriously affecting driver's view of the road

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 79,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyre treads worn on shoulders

Front screen cracked in nearside edge of swept area not seriously affecting driver's view of the road

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

Pass 16 May 2016 69,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 69,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 59,354 miles

Coolant low

Offside rear tyre perishing and going out of shape

Oil low

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 14 May 2015 59,354 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perishing and going out of shape

Oil low

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 1 May 2014 49,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 May 2014 49,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,540 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracking in the treads.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres 3/4 worn.

nearside rear tyre 2/3 worn.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 30,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres 3/4 worn.

nearside rear tyre 2/3 worn.

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 EMV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

EO09 EMV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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