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DU59 MKV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,028 mi
Last recorded39,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 39,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axl corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 36,370 miles

NSF, OSF, NSR & OSR slight cracking in tyre treads. No cords showing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion near clip on inside of NSF chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Unit loose refitted during test (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 36,370 miles

NSF, OSF, NSR & OSR slight cracking in tyre treads. No cords showing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion near clip on inside of NSF chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Unit loose refitted during test (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,040 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at the end section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. Perish cracks in the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in the tyre. Nail in the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened The front subframe and front arms are corroded. The rear subframe is corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened The front subframe and both front lower arms are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light perish cracks in both front and offside rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and both front lower arms are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,908 miles

Front subframe is corroding

Power steering pipes at rack corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 30,908 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe is corroding

Power steering pipes at rack corroded

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 29,432 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective The centre support bracket is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The front number plate is cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The offside front lower arm front bush has started to come out of the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 29,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective The centre support bracket is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The front number plate is cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The offside front lower arm front bush has started to come out of the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,382 miles

Central Exhaust support bracket has broken.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective The ends of the blades are split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush has started to separate from the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,352 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,038 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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DU59 MKV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DU59 MKV, 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 MKV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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