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DK09 KLJ

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,719 mi
Last recorded109,719 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 KLJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 109,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

subframe corroded but not weakened

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2023 109,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,869 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 108,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,522 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 108,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2018 102,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 102,534 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,116 miles

Centre exhaust support mounting insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within pass criteria reqs replacement asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,938 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,225 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,202 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 37,202 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DK09 KLJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK09 KLJ, 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 DK09 KLJ registered?

DK09 KLJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 August 2009.

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