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DN09 PZF

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,976 mi
Last recorded160,976 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 PZF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 160,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

battery light on

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2024 160,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

battery light on

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 154,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 144,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 135,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 135,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 125,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 117,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 108,752 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 108,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,677 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 101,677 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 92,981 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 92,981 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 78,386 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 78,386 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 62,922 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 62,922 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 46,587 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 PZF is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

DN09 PZF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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