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AO59 DTK

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,169 mi
Last recorded134,169 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 DTK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 134,169 miles

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

Front radiator support corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 127,291 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 122,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 114,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear has very deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack near o/s pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary retaining device deteriorated

steering rack leaking oil but ok at test

Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,649 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear has deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary retaining device deteriorated

slight oil leak from o/s of steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2021 107,649 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear has deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary retaining device deteriorated

slight oil leak from o/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Jan 2020 106,733 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer n.s.f outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside slight leak from steering rack

small chip near o/s pillar of windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,154 miles

Bonnet catch sticky.

Front wipers parking on windscreen.

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 101,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front-to-rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Bonnet catch sticky.

Front wipers parking on windscreen.

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,555 miles

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

Fail 11 Sep 2017 97,555 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,577 miles

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,494 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,906 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 44,711 miles

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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AO59 DTK is a 2009 Kia Rio in White 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 AO59 DTK, 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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AO59 DTK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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