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CU59 OHB

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,308 mi
Last recorded91,308 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 OHB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 91,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded front to rear at retaining brackets (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,585 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 72,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread , (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,934 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 66,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,557 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 60,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,122 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 49,740 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 49,740 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,064 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 40,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 35,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 35,103 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 29,495 miles

OSF tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 May 2014 22,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not working but can't see if connected

Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 16,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,265 miles

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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CU59 OHB is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU59 OHB, 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 CU59 OHB registered?

CU59 OHB is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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