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C11 MRE

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,852 mi
Last recorded46,852 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 MRE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 46,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush split hitting subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,603 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 40,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 36,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 30,460 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,896 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 25,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 20,715 miles

Offside Front Inner Rubber starting to crack

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,891 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,668 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 16,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,762 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 9,898 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,912 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 7,912 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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C11 MRE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C11 MRE, 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 C11 MRE registered?

C11 MRE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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