2009 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · FY59 VMD
2009 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 117,063 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FY59 VMD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 117,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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FY59 VMD Mileage History
- 30/08/201220,979 mi
- 30/08/201327,343 mi+6,364 mi
- 16/08/201433,335 mi+5,992 mi
- 16/08/201433,335 mi
- 27/08/201539,399 mi+6,064 mi
- 26/08/201645,441 mi+6,042 mi
- 08/08/201754,111 mi+8,670 mi
- 07/08/201865,195 mi+11,084 mi
- 09/08/201977,212 mi+12,017 mi
- 09/08/201977,212 mi
- 30/07/202085,144 mi+7,932 mi
- 06/08/202192,436 mi+7,292 mi
- 02/08/202299,150 mi+6,714 mi
- 31/07/2023104,716 mi+5,566 mi
- 15/08/2024111,422 mi+6,706 mi
- 15/08/2025117,063 mi+5,641 mi
Average of roughly 7,415 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
FY59 VMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Rio (FY59 VMD) between August 2012 and August 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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