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2009 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration ML59FFW
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2009
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 23 Mar 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,679 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering working but slightly stiff
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering working but slightly stiff
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,798 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 82,798 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,797 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 56,371 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 56,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Mid section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 55,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,422 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 32,264 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021 23 Jun 202612 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 29,106 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019 23 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 24,473 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2018 23 Jun 202614 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,593 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2017 23 Jun 202616 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 19,872 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2016 23 Jun 202624 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 17,214 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015 23 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 17,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 14,973 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 23 Jun 20261 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 11,842 MI
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ML59FFW was registered on 2009-09-30
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