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DY09 NBZ

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,854 mi
Last recorded103,854 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 NBZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,854 miles

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

exhaust centre section hanger broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Jul 2021 99,355 miles

underbody as slight surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 95,566 miles

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

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

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

Rear High Level Brake Light Inop

Fail 2 Jul 2020 95,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear High Level Brake Light Inop

Pass 29 May 2019 85,438 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water bottom hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 85,429 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear inclips and under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup badly corroded dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips and under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup badly corroded dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water bottom hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,593 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,385 miles

Central Front EXHAUST MOUNTAIN BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST SECTION IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Oil leak ENGINE ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,235 miles

Centre Front EXHAUST MOUNTAIN BROKEN BUT SECTION IS STILL ADEQUATLY SUPPORTED

Centre Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front section exhaust mountain deteriorated but section is still adequatly supported

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 34,323 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 34,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,326 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 26,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 NBZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NBZ, 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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DY09 NBZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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