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DN09 LCP

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,101 mi
Last recorded112,101 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 LCP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 112,101 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under sill applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under sill applied. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under sill applied to under side of the vehicle.

Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,576 miles

Advise various components & prescribed areas coated in underseal...

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also coated in underseal... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area of the tyre... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread of the tyre... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also coated in underseal... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 109,575 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlight damaged... Replacement or repair recommended... (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advise various components & prescribed areas coated in underseal...

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also coated in underseal... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area of the tyre... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread of the tyre... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also coated in underseal... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,764 miles

Advise various components & prescribed areas coated in under seal...

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,854 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 105,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 99,050 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 99,050 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,852 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,178 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,685 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 65,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2015 55,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 46,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 28,858 miles

Centre exhaust bracket loose, system still supported.

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 LCP 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 78.9%.

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 DN09 LCP, 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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DN09 LCP is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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