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EO59 HDJ

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,784 mi
Last recorded98,784 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 HDJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,784 miles

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2026 98,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,875 miles

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2025 91,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 78,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,480 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 71,470 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,255 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,044 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 69,035 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,782 miles

Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 62,782 miles

Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunstrip fitted (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,172 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 50,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,102 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 15 Aug 2013 15,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,591 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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EO59 HDJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO59 HDJ, 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 EO59 HDJ registered?

EO59 HDJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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