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DV59 YLC

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,869 mi
Last recorded99,869 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 99,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 99,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 96,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 93,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 90,209 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 85,182 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,161 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2021 84,154 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 May 2019 81,838 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 81,682 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,004 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,529 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,451 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Fail 11 Oct 2012 36,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

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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DV59 YLC 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 72.2%.

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 DV59 YLC, 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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DV59 YLC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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