MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded box (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
underbody components corroding
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
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)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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
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
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?
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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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CU09 ZRF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2009.
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