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CA09 SFK

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,002 mi
Last recorded87,002 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 SFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake running hot requires further investigation

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 79,583 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 74,192 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,371 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,991 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 64,555 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,243 miles

Nearside Front edges

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,726 miles

fuel filler pipe damp

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,070 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,745 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,521 miles

o/s/r tyre split in tread not showing canvas

rear number plate loose

Fail 20 Jul 2012 33,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre has tears on sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,644 miles

n/s/r tyre has tears on sidewall

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 SFK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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