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DY09 XZK

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,034 mi
Last recorded158,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 158,034 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 145,500 miles

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 134,956 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 134,955 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 123,876 miles

rear axel showing some corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2020 117,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,976 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,974 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,458 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 81,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,779 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,779 miles

Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,285 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,154 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,026 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 XZK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

DY09 XZK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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