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DN09 XKF

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,669 mi
Last recorded112,669 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 XKF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 112,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 May 2026 112,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 111,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 109,306 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 109,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 107,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 105,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 105,694 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jet washer slight misalignment

Pass 10 Jul 2021 104,072 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering inner arm slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2020 102,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 88,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,358 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 81,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,205 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,019 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 48,019 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 32,044 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 XKF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

DN09 XKF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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