CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV59 VEM

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,156 mi
Last recorded54,156 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 VEM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 53,283 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 52,689 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 52,447 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 49,685 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 49,683 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,100 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 47,099 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,618 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 42,618 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,492 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,626 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,084 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 14,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 9,060 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV59 VEM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV59 VEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV59 VEM?

You can check the full history of DV59 VEM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV59 VEM registered?

DV59 VEM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is DV59 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 VEM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV59 VEM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV59 VEM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.