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DG09 CYJ

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,573 mi
Last recorded106,573 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 CYJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 106,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 106,571 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 102,196 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,274 miles

general under body rust

Fail 16 Aug 2022 95,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general under body rust

Pass 14 Aug 2021 92,120 miles

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

general under body rust

Fail 14 Aug 2021 92,120 miles

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,028 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged casing ()

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 87,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged casing ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 80,712 miles

general under body rust

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,944 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear inside clips marked up (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,986 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 52,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,119 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 45,119 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,009 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 37,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,848 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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DG09 CYJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG09 CYJ, 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 DG09 CYJ registered?

DG09 CYJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is DG09 CYJ safe to buy?

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