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CE59 NRF

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,493 mi
Last recorded119,493 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 119,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 112,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 105,019 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 105,010 miles

Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 100,926 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2023 100,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,767 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 94,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play UNABLE TO CHECK STEERING & SUSPENSION PROPERLY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,567 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,054 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,913 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,776 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,399 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,867 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 67,867 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 replaced (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,403 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,420 miles

1...o/s door mirror glass cracked...2...o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,311 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 38,311 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,862 miles

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

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 NRF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE59 NRF, 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 CE59 NRF registered?

CE59 NRF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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