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CU09 ZNX

2009 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,171 mi
Last recorded181,171 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 ZNX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 181,171 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 181,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 176,672 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated signs of seepage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside hole in sill not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 6 Feb 2018 173,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at pump (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has a rust hole (5.2.6)

slight lip on front discs inner faces

Fail 6 Feb 2018 173,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure x2 split (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at pump (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has a rust hole (5.2.6)

slight lip on front discs inner faces

Pass 14 Feb 2017 167,566 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded near s/rack (2.3.2)

centre brake light inop

Pass 19 Jan 2016 160,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 160,951 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 125,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,461 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 96,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,460 miles

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 ZNX is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU09 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

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

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