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DX59 DGZ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

112,704 mi
Last recorded112,704 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 DGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 112,704 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 112,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 105,734 miles

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

sump rusted and oil misting

Fail 17 Mar 2025 105,734 miles

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

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

sump rusted and oil misting

Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,799 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 94,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,798 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 92,798 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front & Back Brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt missing CENTRE (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 90,874 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,252 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 85,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 75,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,379 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 63,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,026 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 51,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,616 miles

age cracks osr tyre tread

Fail 4 Oct 2017 40,616 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (8.2.2)

age cracks osr tyre tread

Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2016 37,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,612 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads

offside front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,259 miles

centrte exhaust bracket needs welding back to pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,530 miles

centre exhaust mounting insecure

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,255 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 18,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DX59 DGZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DX59 DGZ, 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 DX59 DGZ registered?

DX59 DGZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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