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DG59 VFN

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,053 mi
Last recorded96,053 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VFN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,053 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 86,983 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 80,948 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,789 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 76,789 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,208 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,637 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,221 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 57,210 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 55,003 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,893 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 52,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,114 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,858 miles

registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread front

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,439 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,439 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,089 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,223 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 VFN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG59 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

DG59 VFN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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