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CV59 ALU

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,242 mi
Last recorded65,242 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 ALU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 65,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 62,459 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 62,452 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty steering rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear axle corded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,278 miles

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

front sub frame slightly corded

handbrake reserve travel

rear axle slightly corded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,173 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON INNER WALL, NO CORDS EXSPOSED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 15 Jun 2023 56,147 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

HANDBRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON INNER WALL, NO CORDS EXSPOSED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2022 52,658 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2021 49,287 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 25 May 2021 49,154 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively DRIVERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 Jun 2020 46,617 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 46,617 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,058 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 42,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,999 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 38,995 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe front to rear at chassis floor area (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened At spring area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside of tread

Oil leak

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Rear Corrosion on fuel tank seam

Rear Exhaust support bracket corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 38,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened At spring area (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe front to rear at chassis floor area (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened At spring area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside of tread

Oil leak

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Rear Corrosion on fuel tank seam

Rear Exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,974 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,648 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 17,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,657 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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CV59 ALU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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