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CV09 PBX

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,514 mi
Last recorded100,514 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 PBX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,514 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Dec 2022 97,867 miles

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

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 16 Dec 2021 94,898 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 94,879 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,775 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,977 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

hi-level stop light inoperative

Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,772 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,928 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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CV09 PBX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CV09 PBX, 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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CV09 PBX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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