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EX59 VZW

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,494 mi
Last recorded78,494 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,494 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 78,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 65,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,688 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,436 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 52,436 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,031 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,058 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 37,206 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 37,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,933 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 32,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,410 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 27,366 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 24,425 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 24,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,218 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,626 miles

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,243 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 8,650 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 VZW is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX59 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

EX59 VZW is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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