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DN59 GXE

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,107 mi
Last recorded84,107 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 GXE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2023 84,107 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 80,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 76,424 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 76,418 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,992 miles

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

eye level stop light not working

Fail 27 Oct 2020 73,963 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

eye level stop light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2019 70,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,885 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,362 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front mounting corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush bonding split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 50,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush bonding split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,978 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,075 miles

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

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

front wheels out of alinement

Fail 27 Oct 2014 36,075 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front wheels out of alinement

Fail 26 Oct 2013 28,292 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 28,292 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,921 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2012 20,918 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 GXE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DN59 GXE, 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 DN59 GXE registered?

DN59 GXE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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