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DU09 BZW

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,018 mi
Last recorded142,018 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 BZW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 142,018 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 142,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 134,035 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 134,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 125,503 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 125,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 117,693 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 117,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 109,359 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 109,329 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 99,251 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 91,896 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 91,868 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 80,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 67,828 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,170 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,315 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,500 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 51,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,872 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 42,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,441 miles

Spare tyre is illegal

Fail 25 Feb 2013 27,441 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,500 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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DU09 BZW is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DU09 BZW, 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 DU09 BZW registered?

DU09 BZW is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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