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CK09 UBB

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,370 mi
Last recorded74,370 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 UBB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 74,370 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 74,298 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 71,218 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 71,152 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 65,452 miles

Rear Outer axle beam corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,534 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 62,532 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 50,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,788 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,642 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,901 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 32,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jan 2015 26,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Jan 2014 19,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 17,294 miles

slight bonding separation to offside front lower suspension arm forward bush

Pass 9 May 2012 13,396 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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CK09 UBB 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 CK09 UBB, 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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CK09 UBB is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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