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CK09 VNM

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,527 mi
Last recorded69,527 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 69,527 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 65,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,147 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 63,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,819 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 58,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 53,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

power steering noisy in operation

Fail 25 May 2022 53,019 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 20 May 2021 47,445 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 47,443 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 41,846 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 41,846 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 37,024 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 37,024 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 33,469 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 33,469 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 29,079 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 29,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 24,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 18,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust hanger coroded

Pass 24 May 2014 15,361 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 11,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 9,247 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 VNM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CK09 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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