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CV59 AFO

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,372 mi
Last recorded180,372 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 AFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2022 180,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion rear suspension components.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 162,926 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 146,984 miles

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

misting of oil intercooler pipe.

Fail 13 Feb 2020 146,984 miles

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

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

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

misting of oil intercooler pipe.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,580 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 123,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 96,831 miles

Adv both front tyres bold inner edge centre 3/4 on limmit

Adv front pads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,803 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 85,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,212 miles

adv both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,269 miles

adv both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,287 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 51,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CV59 AFO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CV59 AFO, 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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CV59 AFO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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