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CU09 ZRD

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,309 mi
Last recorded56,309 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 ZRD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 56,309 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 56,305 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,389 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 52,385 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,767 miles

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

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

Front oil leak sump heavy corrsion

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,471 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,932 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,098 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,388 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 38,377 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe bracket + middle bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear perishing

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,277 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 28,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,619 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 ZRD is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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