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DS09 NWZ

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,980 mi
Last recorded152,980 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 NWZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 152,980 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front& Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 133,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 124,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 121,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 121,258 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded In clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 109,525 miles

Central Rear view mirror missing but had 2 door mirrors.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,042 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,034 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

surface cracks on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,889 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 62,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,920 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,402 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 36,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2012 29,901 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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DS09 NWZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS09 NWZ, 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 DS09 NWZ registered?

DS09 NWZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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