MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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.
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.
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))
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))
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)
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.
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.
Corrosion on underbody brake pipes.
N/s/f fog light out.
O/s/f wiper blade starting to split.
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.
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.
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.
uneven wear on both rear tyres.
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.
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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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