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DG59 SKX

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,220 mi
Last recorded50,220 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 SKX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 50,220 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,592 miles

secondary bonnet catch seized

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,841 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,307 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 47,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 4 Aug 2021 45,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 45,735 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,383 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces of front discs corroding-not affecting efficency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,740 miles

Front brake discs corroding but not affecting braking efficiency

Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,653 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 35,563 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Will need replacing very soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 32,042 miles

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 worn close to the legal limit Will need replacing very soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Will need replaqcing very soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,348 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades splitting slightly but clearing screen

strongly advise both rear tyres perishing/cracking in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,710 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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DG59 SKX is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG59 SKX, 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 DG59 SKX registered?

DG59 SKX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is DG59 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 SKX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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