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CV09 ZCA

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,422 mi
Last recorded130,422 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 130,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175//70//14 drivers rear low (5.2.3 (e))

subframes front and rear corroded. cleaned and repainted after test PRS

Fail 17 Aug 2023 130,422 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure cable repaired on test PRS (3.1 (c))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all cleaned and regreased after test PRS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175//70//14 drivers rear low (5.2.3 (e))

subframes front and rear corroded. cleaned and repainted after test PRS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,323 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears to top coils. solid but showing age (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker tube rusted but leak free (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres aged and cracked but ok at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,051 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 119,021 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,994 miles

front suspension bed has heavy corrosion, ok at time of test. may need future attention

Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,150 miles

front x member showing corrosion but within MOT scope at time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2019 107,150 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod faulty (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front x member showing corrosion but within MOT scope at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,356 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 96,356 miles

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,824 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 86,823 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 75,762 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,103 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,256 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,256 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,298 miles

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

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 ZCA is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV09 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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