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DY59 CWN

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 CWN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 104,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,789 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 86,839 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

engine cooling fan noisy

Fail 12 Jan 2023 86,837 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

engine cooling fan noisy

Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,762 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 84,762 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 81,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 76,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 69,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 60,779 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 60,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 53,599 miles

Front Intermediate pipe bracket insecure

Nearside Smearing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,890 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 29,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,114 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,593 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,515 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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DY59 CWN is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY59 CWN, 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 DY59 CWN registered?

DY59 CWN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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