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CU09 ZRY

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,193 mi
Last recorded185,193 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 ZRY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 185,193 miles

Central Stop light not working.

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering rack fluid leak.

Suspension/chassis corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 181,314 miles

Central Stop light not working.

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

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

Rear Suspension corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 178,850 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 178,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 176,111 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 168,114 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 168,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 166,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 166,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 151,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 151,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 130,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 130,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 106,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,987 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 89,970 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 79,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZRY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

CU09 ZRY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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