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CV59 UTJ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,455 mi
Last recorded17,455 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 UTJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 17,455 miles

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

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

n/s/f abs bands corroded.

unable to check or view all brake pipes due to plastic cover.

Fail 8 Sep 2025 17,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f abs bands corroded.

unable to check or view all brake pipes due to plastic cover.

Pass 18 Sep 2024 16,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing early attention required. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

unable to check or view all brake pipes due too plastic covers.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 15,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread pattern. early attention required. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust support bracket corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2023 15,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread pattern. early attention required. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust support bracket corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 14,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. early attention required. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 13,189 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 11,976 miles

unable to check main brake pipes.[covers fitted]

Fail 17 Sep 2020 11,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

unable to check main brake pipes.[covers fitted]

Pass 23 Sep 2019 11,052 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 11,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 9,936 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 9,936 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 8,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 7,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 6,664 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 5,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 4,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 3,709 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 UTJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CV59 UTJ, 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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What year was CV59 UTJ registered?

CV59 UTJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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