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DU59 ZFF

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,082 mi
Last recorded126,082 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 ZFF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2024 126,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,843 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 120,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both track rod ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 116,298 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 116,298 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 113,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,289 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 109,289 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and centre mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,559 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished and wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2018 102,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished and wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,197 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 89,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,563 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,328 miles

Both rear tyres tread stepped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,696 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,554 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,953 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 ZFF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZFF, 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 ZFF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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