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CA59 FFG

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,201 mi
Last recorded106,201 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 FFG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 106,201 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 106,201 miles

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

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,428 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,616 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 96,614 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,085 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2022 91,082 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,995 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lamp has sharp edges due to damage

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 85,995 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lamp has sharp edges due to damage

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 79,316 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front & central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged also has sharpe edges

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 79,316 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Front wipers not returning to park position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front & central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged also has sharpe edges

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,818 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust support bracket insecure

high level brake light not working

Fail 11 Dec 2017 75,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust support bracket insecure

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,711 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,829 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 35,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,481 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,327 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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CA59 FFG 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA59 FFG, 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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CA59 FFG is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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