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DN59 TZJ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 TZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 85,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2025 80,013 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2025 80,013 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 74,956 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 74,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 71,670 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 71,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 68,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 62,428 miles

Nearside 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 22 Jan 2020 62,428 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,585 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 53,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,117 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perished

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

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 30 Nov 2015 42,196 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers fail to park (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wipers fail to park (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perished

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

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,907 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,181 miles

Front wiper not self parking

Fail 10 Dec 2013 29,181 miles

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

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

Front wiper not self parking

N/S/F wiper deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split badly

Pass 6 Dec 2012 22,730 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 TZJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

DN59 TZJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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