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CA09 SFZ

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,653 mi
Last recorded60,653 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 60,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,145 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 57,211 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shockers rusted. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Ferrule rusted (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Power rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle partly rusted.

Fail 2 Jul 2024 57,211 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shockers rusted. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Ferrule rusted (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Power rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle partly rusted.

Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,013 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front subframe and steering / suspension generally rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,128 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including steering and suspension components both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner edges worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake pads appear quite worn

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front and centre exhaust mountings defective

Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,521 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,567 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)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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 SFZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

CA09 SFZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 August 2009.

Is CA09 SFZ safe to buy?

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