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CU09 ZPP

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

127,778 mi
Last recorded127,778 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2025 127,778 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly?? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam at offside lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 121,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 121,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes not coated in plastic from manufacturers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 109,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front mirror taped up / loose

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 105,329 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 105,329 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 100,609 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear under body and components corroded

sills corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 100,607 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear under body and components corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

sills corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 94,233 miles

knocking noise from front

Fail 22 Jun 2020 94,225 miles

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

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

knocking noise from front

Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,305 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 76,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not considered excessive

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 76,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 68,822 miles

Front Both front struts signs of corrosion at spring cups

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 68,822 miles

Front Both front struts signs of corrosion at spring cups

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub frame (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,651 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,651 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,614 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,915 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,566 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 28,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,760 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 ZPP is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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