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DY59 VNU

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,830 mi
Last recorded108,830 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 VNU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 108,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 108,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 104,997 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s outer sill coroding at rear

Fail 14 Mar 2024 104,992 miles

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s outer sill coroding at rear

Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,987 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 99,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,618 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,025 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 77,024 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front n/s (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% rear o/s (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,980 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 70,969 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,349 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,656 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 57,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,463 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,367 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 36,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,691 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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DY59 VNU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY59 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

DY59 VNU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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