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CU09 OAA

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,711 mi
Last recorded120,711 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 OAA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 120,711 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 120,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,732 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

GENERAL UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Fail 5 Jun 2025 115,730 miles

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

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

GENERAL UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Pass 30 May 2024 108,636 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 108,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Pass 7 Jun 2023 102,095 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,141 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,038 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 89,028 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,298 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 76,298 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 67,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight dampness around both steering rack boots.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to both front disks inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,119 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 50,114 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,333 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 17,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mounting broken off exhaust

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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CU09 OAA is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CU09 OAA, 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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CU09 OAA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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