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DG59 VFE

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 95,379 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,588 miles

Central exhaust bracket loose

Fail 26 Sep 2018 83,588 miles

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

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

Central exhaust bracket loose

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust bracket broken under engine

Fail 30 Aug 2017 70,311 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust bracket broken under engine

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 46,420 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 46,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,239 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 35,073 miles

o/s/rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 31 Dec 2014 34,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

o/s/rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2013 27,356 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 27,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,366 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 19,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VFE is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG59 VFE, 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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DG59 VFE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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