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EO09 FLJ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,795 mi
Last recorded172,795 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 172,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 172,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 160,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 160,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 144,668 miles

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm (front) bushes starting to split

chip front screen top drivers side.

front brake discs poor condition inner surfaces.

front number plate self adhesive tape starting to fail.

o/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion.

rear number plate aged/heavy cracking.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 25 Apr 2024 144,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet locking mechanism defective.

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm (front) bushes starting to split

chip front screen top drivers side.

front brake discs poor condition inner surfaces.

front number plate self adhesive tape starting to fail.

o/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion.

rear number plate aged/heavy cracking.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Apr 2023 131,642 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm (front) bushes starting to split.

front brake discs poor condition inner surfaces.

front number plate self adhesive tape starting to fail.

o/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion.

rear number plate aged/heavy cracking.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 11 Apr 2023 131,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm (front) bushes starting to split.

front brake discs poor condition inner surfaces.

front number plate self adhesive tape starting to fail.

n/s/r tyre outer side wall kerb damage.

o/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion.

rear number plate aged/heavy cracking.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Apr 2022 118,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,860 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear stepped / perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly stepped

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,117 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 18 Mar 2017 69,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,374 miles

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

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 19 Mar 2014 41,927 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,138 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 34,138 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,201 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

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 FLJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO09 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

EO09 FLJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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