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DY09 DDO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,519 mi
Last recorded152,519 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 DDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 152,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 144,757 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 144,757 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2023 128,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 117,522 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 117,501 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 101,849 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,919 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 87,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,720 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 81,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,025 miles

front o/s n/s tyres inner edge worn

n/s rear inner side wall damage

Fail 20 Feb 2017 75,025 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front o/s n/s tyres inner edge worn

n/s rear inner side wall damage

Pass 5 Mar 2016 65,184 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 65,182 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 57,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 50,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has cracks to inner side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2013 38,632 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,365 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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DY09 DDO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY09 DDO, 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 DY09 DDO registered?

DY09 DDO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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