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DA09 MDO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 MDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 115,121 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 115,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 92,786 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 92,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 69,984 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken and flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 69,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken and flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 56,815 miles

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

PAS belt loose

Fail 22 Feb 2023 56,815 miles

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

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

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

PAS belt loose

Pass 23 Feb 2022 42,865 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,786 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,776 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 42,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 28,434 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

Rear service brake locks prematurely. Advise adjustment

Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,608 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 27,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,695 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,179 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 21,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 20,653 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,653 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 13,970 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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DA09 MDO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol 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 DA09 MDO, 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 DA09 MDO registered?

DA09 MDO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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