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CP09 SVG

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

134,123 mi
Last recorded134,123 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 SVG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 134,123 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY & FRONT REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 15 Oct 2025 134,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody & suspension front/rear corroded all

Fail 15 Oct 2025 134,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody & suspension front/rear corroded all

Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,627 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle retaining bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle retaining bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 9 Oct 2024 104,363 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle retaining bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle retaining bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,440 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 20 Oct 2023 92,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s brake drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s brake drum backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

exhaust system center retaining clamp deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight oxidization of rigid brake pipes in engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Axle beam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 70,644 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight oxidization of rigid brake pipes in engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Axle beam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,586 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 62,558 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 54,075 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 54,067 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,867 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 53,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 49,923 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 49,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 46,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,667 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 38,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 34,276 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorating

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,276 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorating

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,162 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,923 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn on inner edges

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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CP09 SVG is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CP09 SVG, 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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CP09 SVG is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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