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DG59 VFZ

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,244 mi
Last recorded104,244 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 104,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has been under-sealed

Fail 10 Sep 2024 104,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has been under-sealed

Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,450 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 96,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,315 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 90,304 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,729 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 73,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,275 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,754 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 53,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,728 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,226 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 VFZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

DG59 VFZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for DG59 VFZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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