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CP59 WJV

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,590 mi
Last recorded54,590 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 WJV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,590 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear & have been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 41,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,922 miles

underbody covered with underseal front to rear

Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 32,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,277 miles

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

Central Rear rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded behind engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,567 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 28,566 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 25,482 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 25,442 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,832 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe starting to corrode (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 23,832 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe starting to corrode (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,261 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,249 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 15,249 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 12,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,051 miles

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

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

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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CP59 WJV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CP59 WJV, 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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CP59 WJV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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