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CU09 ZNT

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,832 mi
Last recorded71,832 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 71,832 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested lower arm seriously corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,433 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 70,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 70,561 miles

Offside Rear sill area corrosion

rear bumper brackets broken

Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,181 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,485 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,788 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 65,788 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,008 miles

front brake calipers seized

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,048 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,927 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,542 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,577 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Mar 2012 27,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZNT 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 83.3%.

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 ZNT, 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 CU09 ZNT registered?

CU09 ZNT is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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