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CA09 DFC

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,975 mi
Last recorded74,975 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 DFC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 74,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 72,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 72,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 69,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,442 miles

Boot lid slightly loose can't be open from outside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,604 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 63,604 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 60,487 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,246 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 55,246 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,441 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,776 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,638 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2013 11,466 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 11,466 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,755 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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CA09 DFC is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black 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 CA09 DFC, 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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CA09 DFC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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