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CA59 HZV

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,228 mi
Last recorded105,228 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HZV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,228 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2025 103,437 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 103,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 101,226 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 101,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 99,674 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 99,674 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 93,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,044 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads low

stonechip on o/s of windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2020 87,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads low

stonechip on o/s of windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,087 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 81,087 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 80,684 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,866 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts and osr (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen / sump pan porus/

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 70,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn split (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts and osr (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen / sump pan porus/

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 62,123 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,936 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust bracket broke but exhaust secure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 47,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,434 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,217 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 18,050 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 HZV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HZV, 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 HZV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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