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DN59 BOY

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,185 mi
Last recorded107,185 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 BOY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 107,185 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 94,406 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 94,406 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 86,695 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 86,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,695 miles

Offside Front Lower bush spilting

Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,115 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 66,139 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 66,138 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,109 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,440 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,806 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 27,940 miles

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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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DN59 BOY is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 DN59 BOY, 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 15 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN59 BOY registered?

DN59 BOY is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is DN59 BOY safe to buy?

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