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YE59 EAX

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,643 mi
Last recorded110,643 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 EAX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 110,643 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Underbody All suspension components are corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2025 110,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Underbody All suspension components are corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,919 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaitor insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 107,919 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaitor insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 99,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,082 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,169 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 93,168 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,168 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 86,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 77,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,502 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 69,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,053 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,046 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 48,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 38,679 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,343 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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YE59 EAX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE59 EAX, 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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YE59 EAX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2009.

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