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DV09 CFD

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,259 mi
Last recorded59,259 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 CFD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,259 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 58,101 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 55,243 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 55,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,622 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 51,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,153 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 45,152 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 36,595 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 exhaust hangers have corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush is separating

n/s/f tyre is perishing

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush is separating

o/s/r tyre is perished in the treads

oil residue on the engine

Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,207 miles

Heavy surface corrosion all suspension components

Several exhaust mountings missing system secure

Sump porous

Pass 11 May 2017 17,779 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushers (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front and center brackets snapped plus exhaust corroding

front sub frame corroding

Fail 11 May 2017 17,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushers (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front and center brackets snapped plus exhaust corroding

front sub frame corroding

Pass 19 May 2016 11,824 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 11,823 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe excessively corroded and leaking fuel at front below bulk head Underside (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 10,896 miles

centre exhaust mounting not attached,system still supported

Fail 11 May 2015 10,894 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting not attached,system still supported

Pass 8 May 2014 9,283 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 7,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 5,300 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 5,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DV09 CFD is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red 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 DV09 CFD, 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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DV09 CFD is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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