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2009 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration LS59GHY
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1493cc
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- Expires 07 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 115,698 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 115,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,247 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,247 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,470 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,100 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear seats removed at time of test
24 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 94,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- rear seats removed at time of test
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,733 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear seat belts unable to be tested
- rear seats removed at time of test
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.16 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- rear seats removed at time of test
- rear seat belts unable to be tested
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,498 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,596 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,837 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,435 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,182 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Fog lamp cracked
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure pipe at rack end (2.3.3b)
29 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure pipe at rack end (2.3.3b)
- Rear Fog lamp cracked
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,197 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s/r tyre cracking in the treads
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s/r tyre cracking in the treads
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,061 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 11 Jun 202612 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,738 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202626 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,500 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,994 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS59GHY was registered on 2009-09-30
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