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DV09 ZTU

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,510 mi
Last recorded88,510 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 ZTU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 88,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 519,803 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 71,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jul 2023 57,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2022 47,682 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 47,682 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outers sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,290 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,317 miles

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

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

offside front shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,619 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 39,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,525 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,247 miles

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

n/s/r tyre plug repaired /slight cracks

Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,481 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 17,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 17,357 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 12,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 12,629 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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DV09 ZTU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZTU, 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 DV09 ZTU registered?

DV09 ZTU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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