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DE09 ZNT

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,399 mi
Last recorded88,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZNT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,399 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 88,391 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 77,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,428 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly, wheel alignment advised

Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,726 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 57,607 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 57,607 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 54,148 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 54,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,418 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 49,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 44,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 44,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 39,481 miles

both rear tyres cracking/splitting or perishing

uneven wear on treads of both rear tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,884 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 33,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder

Pass 9 May 2013 27,256 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 27,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 21,717 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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DE09 ZNT is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE09 ZNT, 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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DE09 ZNT is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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