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CU09 ZPY

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,658 mi
Last recorded102,658 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,658 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 102,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 1856514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,842 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 96,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 89,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 89,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside at mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 87,957 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside at mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly and greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 81,328 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,262 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly offside and nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 59,262 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly offside and nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,820 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,469 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 ZPY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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