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DY09 MKK

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,353 mi
Last recorded78,353 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 MKK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,353 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 78,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 76,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear axle rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2021 75,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing in retainer clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 73,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing in retainer clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 67,180 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 67,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 59,861 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 59,861 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 51,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,734 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Rear Tyre has Cracking to tread

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,447 miles

tread on o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,019 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread face

Pass 15 May 2013 8,495 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 8,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 3,655 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 3,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MKK 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 DY09 MKK, 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 MKK registered?

DY09 MKK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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