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DU59 TSX

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

154,317 mi
Last recorded154,317 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 TSX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 154,317 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 147,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 140,961 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 135,595 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 134,514 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,879 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 130,872 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 126,165 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 126,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,323 miles

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

Front Tyre's worn in edges

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,280 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 107,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,125 miles

Advise oil leak on engien

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,690 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,580 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 TSX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel 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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

DU59 TSX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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