2009 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · FP59 TKF

The most recent MOT in February 2026 resulted in a pass, but you should view this vehicle with extreme caution due to serious structural corrosion issues. The test passed just eight days after an initial failure, during which the mileage increased by only 10 miles, suggesting a specific repair was carried out to secure a certificate. The primary risk pattern is severe and accelerating corrosion on the underside. The most recent test advisories note that the rear sub-frame, rear axle, and all suspension components are heavily corroded. The failure just prior to the pass specifically identified the offside front lower suspension arm as corroded and seriously weakened, which is a dangerous structural defect. While this arm was likely replaced to pass the test, the heavy corrosion on the rear sub-frame remains a major safety concern. The condition trend is clearly worsening. History shows that in 2021, the only suspension notes were worn bushes and ball joints. By 2025, general corrosion to suspension components appeared. By early 2026, this corrosion has escalated to structural weakening.