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CU09 ZRE

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,071 mi
Last recorded117,071 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust bracket broke, system is secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 111,778 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,323 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Engine sump leaking.

Front Subframe corroded.

Mounting bushes worn on front subframe.

Mounting corroded away from front exhaust pipe.

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls damaged.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 108,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Along inner chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine sump corroded.

Engine sump leaking.

Front Subframe corroded.

Mounting bushes worn on front subframe.

Mounting corroded away from front exhaust pipe.

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls damaged.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,014 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded.

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Front subframe corroded.

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 100,014 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

All 4 coil springs corroded.

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Front subframe corroded.

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,202 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 87,926 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

N/s/f wiper blade split.

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 76,380 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

N/s/f wiper blade split.

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,460 miles

Corrosion on underbody brake pipes.

N/s/f fog light out.

O/s/f wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bracket corroded away from center exhaust pipe.

n/s/f fog light out.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 55,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bracket corroded away from center exhaust pipe.

n/s/f fog light out.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 45,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

uneven wear on both rear tyres.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,031 miles

uneven wear on both rear tyres.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,327 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges.

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

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