2009 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · DX09 UEP
2009 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 102,964 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX09 UEP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2023
- 102,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX09 UEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Rio (DX09 UEP) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre section clip area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture centre section clip area (1.1.11 (a))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S REAR O”.
DX09 UEP Mileage History
- 30/04/202299,589 mi
- 06/05/2023102,964 mi+3,375 mi
Average of roughly 3,321 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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