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DN59 NHC

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,454 mi
Last recorded43,454 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 NHC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 43,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 38,994 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight separation, both front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheelarches at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 38,994 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight separation, both front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheelarches at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,834 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes slight separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,672 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes slight separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 35,068 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes, slight separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,865 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone front bushes separating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 32,592 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes slight separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,469 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight separation both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, also tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,104 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes, slight separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,584 miles

exhaust support brackets broken still supporting system

Pass 23 Jul 2016 27,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion due to standing (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 24,800 miles

passenger airbag deactivated

Pass 19 Jul 2014 23,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 21,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,640 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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DN59 NHC is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DN59 NHC, 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 NHC registered?

DN59 NHC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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