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CU09 ZNN

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,941 mi
Last recorded99,941 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 99,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,636 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 88,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 88,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,467 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,055 miles

o/s /n/s rear brake drum backplates corrooded but not serisouly weakned

Fail 15 Mar 2021 79,054 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system both from front to rear of vhicle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,043 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,406 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust mounting insecure.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Slightly out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,331 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot full

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,177 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Sump corroded and leaking.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 48,177 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Sump corroded and leaking.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,263 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 19 Mar 2015 43,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,161 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)

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,624 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZNN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU09 ZNN, 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 ZNN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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