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DU59 MHX

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,788 mi
Last recorded113,788 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 MHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 113,788 miles

Coil spring corroded All Around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 107,123 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump weak limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main weak limits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os.ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise all floor sill areas weak rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2024 107,123 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump weak limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main weak limits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os.ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise all floor sill areas weak rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,601 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump areas weak limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

advise under weak corroded areas sills floors

Fail 20 Sep 2023 100,601 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust faults (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump areas weak limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

advise under weak corroded areas sills floors

Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,593 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise under car weak corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2022 94,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise under car weak corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion Underbody

Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump wet ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion Underbody ??

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,198 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/R outer sill soft spots but no hole time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 69,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,318 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 61,318 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,212 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 53,212 miles

Braking system leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 29,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,371 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 22,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DU59 MHX 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 DU59 MHX, 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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DU59 MHX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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