CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN09 NSJ

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,547 mi
Last recorded14,547 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 NSJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 14,547 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 14,547 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front rubbers are perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s front coil spring bases are badly corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 14,239 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 13,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 13,293 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 13,293 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 12,481 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 12,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip corroded away (large end ) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 11,850 miles

n/s/front tyre has slight wear to the edges

Pass 20 Jun 2020 11,044 miles

slight wear on the edges of the front tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2019 10,638 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2018 10,305 miles

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2017 9,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 6,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 4,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 3,724 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 2,829 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN09 NSJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN09 NSJ?

You can check the full history of DN09 NSJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN09 NSJ registered?

DN09 NSJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is DN09 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN09 NSJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN09 NSJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN09 NSJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.