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CU09 ZPL

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,279 mi
Last recorded91,279 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 ZPL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,279 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 91,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,103 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 80,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from engine sump (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 71,873 miles

underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 6 Apr 2020 71,868 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 23 Apr 2019 65,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/ & n/s/front suspension struts corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front wishbones corroded

rear beam axle corroded

surface corrosion of front sub-frame

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,296 miles

rear beam axle corroded

surface corrosion of front subframe

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,383 miles

front subframe corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2015 42,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,389 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 23,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZPL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZPL, 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 ZPL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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