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CV09 VCO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,333 mi
Last recorded86,333 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 VCO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,333 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 86,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 82,215 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 69,293 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front subframe and rear axle corroded

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 69,199 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front subframe and rear axle corroded

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

squeak from fan belt on lock to lock

surface corrosion to front subframe and suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,642 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,796 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,544 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,391 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit in places

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,818 miles

both rear tyres slight edge wear

Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,816 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres slight edge wear

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,107 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 VCO 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 77.8%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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