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DU59 TRZ

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,771 mi
Last recorded114,771 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 TRZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 114,771 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 110,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn. 185/ 65 r 14 86 t (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 106,054 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 101,326 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s 185/65r14 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 90,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 185/65r14 86h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket broke away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 83,715 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket broke away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 78,531 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,111 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 15 Aug 2017 60,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,115 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 Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,255 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,501 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 TRZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TRZ, 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 DU59 TRZ registered?

DU59 TRZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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