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CA09 SFO

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,624 mi
Last recorded31,624 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 SFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 31,624 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,690 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 26,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,395 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 23,371 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 23,371 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,414 miles

Rear Both tyre treads cracking/Perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2020 21,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Both tyre treads cracking/Perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2019 19,632 miles

both front tyres low on edges

front discs worn

front pads getting low

Fail 19 Aug 2019 19,632 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

both front tyres low on edges

front discs worn

front pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2018 17,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 16,295 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,417 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 9,858 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,851 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 SFO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SFO, 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 CA09 SFO registered?

CA09 SFO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 August 2009.

Is CA09 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 SFO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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