2009 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · SY59 TLF
2009 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 73,465 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY59 TLF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 73,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY59 TLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Rio (SY59 TLF) between August 2012 and August 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
SY59 TLF Mileage History
- 24/08/201215,750 mi
- 28/08/201321,094 mi+5,344 mi
- 28/08/201425,803 mi+4,709 mi
- 31/08/201531,089 mi+5,286 mi
- 25/08/201635,877 mi+4,788 mi
- 23/08/201740,042 mi+4,165 mi
- 31/08/201740,125 mi+83 mi
- 17/08/201843,866 mi+3,741 mi
- 23/08/201947,998 mi+4,132 mi
- 23/08/201947,998 mi
- 24/08/202050,482 mi+2,484 mi
- 18/08/202152,834 mi+2,352 mi
- 25/08/202152,840 mi+6 mi
- 11/08/202254,539 mi+1,699 mi
- 11/08/202254,539 mi
- 11/08/202254,539 mi
- 25/08/202360,653 mi+6,114 mi
- 01/09/202360,869 mi+216 mi
- 14/08/202467,820 mi+6,951 mi
- 28/08/202573,465 mi+5,645 mi
Average of roughly 4,436 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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