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EF09 CFM

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,790 mi
Last recorded186,790 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 CFM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 186,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Wing mirror loose

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

Rear Tailgate struts weak

Fail 16 Mar 2026 186,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Wing mirror loose

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

Rear Tailgate struts weak

Pass 20 Mar 2025 184,058 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 184,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2023 173,036 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 173,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 135,280 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 128,763 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 128,715 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 115,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 107,956 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

boot full couldn't check spare

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2018 107,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smeary (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smeary (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working centre high level (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

boot full couldn't check spare

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2017 90,467 miles

Front wipers slightly smear windscreen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2016 68,680 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak from intercooler/boost pipe

Fail 18 May 2016 68,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak from intercooler/boost pipe

Pass 22 May 2015 55,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wearing blocky inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,344 miles

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

Offside 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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EF09 CFM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF09 CFM, 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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EF09 CFM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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