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CU09 ZRF

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,282 mi
Last recorded146,282 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 ZRF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 146,282 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 146,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 133,830 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Near exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 133,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Excessively corroded and holed / weakened at shockabsorber lower spring mounting/seating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Near exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 127,819 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 127,804 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 125,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,786 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,027 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

underbody components corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2018 111,027 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

thorns in sidewalls offside front and rear tyres

underbody components corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,112 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid adjusted jets (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,861 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,438 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise middle exhaust mount broken; remaining mounts currently support system

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,398 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZRF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRF, 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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What year was CU09 ZRF registered?

CU09 ZRF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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