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CE59 KWL

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,210 mi
Last recorded112,210 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 KWL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,210 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 100,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Going to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 100,846 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 97,320 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken on front pipe

rear axel corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 97,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer track rod end corroded

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

exhaust bracket broken on front pipe

rear axel corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axel corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,001 miles

Unable to check n/s/r seat belts. seat not fitted upright at time of test.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 95,001 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst on brake test. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to check n/s/r seat belts. seat not fitted upright at time of test.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,553 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wishbone front bush showing signs of wear

Offside Rear park brake a little lazy

Offside Rear sevice brake getting a little lazy on application

Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,102 miles

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Rear SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHT FLUCT

Offside Front WISHBONE FRONT BUSH SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Fail 22 Aug 2019 91,102 miles

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Rear SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHT FLUCT

Offside Front WISHBONE FRONT BUSH SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175.70.14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175.70.14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,048 miles

Offside Front wishbone front bush showing signs of wear

Offside Rear coil spring lightly corroded

both rear service brakes slightly fluctuating

rear park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,612 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 82,612 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,299 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 3mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,864 miles

1 both rear brakes grab on aplication

2 front brake pads wearing thin

3 nsf wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,773 miles

1 both front tyres 3mm

1 rear service and park brakes a little to sharp may need a clean out and adjust 2 front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,205 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 33,205 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,940 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 21,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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CE59 KWL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CE59 KWL, 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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CE59 KWL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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