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DY09 UUA

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 86,679 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2025 86,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,685 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 80,980 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,328 miles

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

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

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

Subframe and axle corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2021 76,328 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Subframe and axle corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,554 miles

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Mar 2020 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,017 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 68,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,097 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 62,097 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,204 miles

Both n/s and o/s front to rear brake starting to corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,606 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 54,606 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,519 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 32,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,571 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 22,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UUA is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

DY09 UUA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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