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DG09 FSF

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,337 mi
Last recorded107,337 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 FSF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 107,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,585 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 99,478 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 97,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 97,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear damaged

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,403 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 86,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,580 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,109 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,732 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge..n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,406 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 FSF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DG09 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

DG09 FSF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is DG09 FSF safe to buy?

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