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EX59 VZO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,605 mi
Last recorded77,605 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 VZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 77,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 70,007 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,434 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 65,434 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,281 miles

Central exhaust bracket broke

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

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

front exhaust bracket broke

Fail 12 Oct 2022 59,281 miles

Central exhaust bracket broke

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broke

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 46,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 46,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 37,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,336 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 34,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,323 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,407 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,231 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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EX59 VZO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX59 VZO, 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 EX59 VZO registered?

EX59 VZO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is EX59 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 VZO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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