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2009 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration DN09GAU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2009
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expires 05 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 66,253 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- power steering has a slight lag when engine fist starts
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 54,025 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- advise n/s door mirror taped up
- advise all steering and suspension components corroded
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 46,236 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2024 24 Jun 20268 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 46,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill /marked (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill /marked (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 41,854 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2023 24 Jun 20266 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 37,092 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
2 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 37,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 33,530 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021 24 Jun 202629 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 29,407 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lo tread 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
3 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 25,372 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019 24 Jun 20264 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 20,523 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 20,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 20,185 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017 24 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 19,233 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
18 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 18,282 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 24 Jun 202622 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 16,585 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 16,580 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 12,684 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 24 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 12,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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DN09GAU was registered on 2009-05-29
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