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DN09 FXA

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,493 mi
Last recorded135,493 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 FXA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 124,785 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 124,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 117,397 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 117,397 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,559 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,557 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 86,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,255 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 67,255 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,029 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,159 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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DN09 FXA is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN09 FXA, 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 DN09 FXA registered?

DN09 FXA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is DN09 FXA safe to buy?

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