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CK59 RSY

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,728 mi
Last recorded172,728 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 RSY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 172,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 170,559 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 170,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 159,658 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 159,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 148,369 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 148,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,410 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 139,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 131,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 131,408 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 123,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 123,319 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 113,359 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,802 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 104,802 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,741 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 93,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 51,607 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,607 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,651 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 36,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CK59 RSY is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CK59 RSY, 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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CK59 RSY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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