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DR09 KAY

2022 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,801 mi
Last recorded36,801 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2022 Kia Rio22,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR09 KAY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 36,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,271 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 28,059 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 27,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 58,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 54,287 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 45,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,650 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 41,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 37,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,836 miles

EML on

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,441 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,286 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managemaent light

Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,678 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DR09 KAY is a 2022 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2022 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 22,938 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 DR09 KAY, 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 4 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DR09 KAY registered?

DR09 KAY is a 2022 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 January 2022.

Is DR09 KAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR09 KAY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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