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CA59 NLT

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,447 mi
Last recorded177,447 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 NLT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 177,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 150,413 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 150,413 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 127,239 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle dirty making inspection difficult

Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,170 miles

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

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

rust on rear chassis

Fail 15 Dec 2020 115,168 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rust on rear chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2019 100,169 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 100,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,909 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 80,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear inner section. 205 45 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,127 miles

nearside rear tyre stepped on inside edge down to 2mm in places.205/45/16

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,167 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,584 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 44,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 36,124 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

both front wiperblades split on ends.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 27,062 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 27,062 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,720 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 NLT is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NLT, 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 CA59 NLT registered?

CA59 NLT is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is CA59 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA59 NLT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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