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DG09 FSO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,579 mi
Last recorded45,579 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 FSO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 45,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 44,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 44,708 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,395 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,577 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,179 miles

Offside washers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 35,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken away. (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F tyre 3mm tread in centre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,717 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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DG09 FSO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG09 FSO registered?

DG09 FSO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is DG09 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 FSO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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