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CK59 RUO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,377 mi
Last recorded87,377 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 RUO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,377 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,999 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 78,091 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame near lower arm front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,267 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 60,240 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning belt too slack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 50,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,202 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,910 miles

passenger airbag swiched off

Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,144 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,581 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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CK59 RUO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CK59 RUO, 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 CK59 RUO registered?

CK59 RUO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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