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AK59 YLL

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,862 mi
Last recorded182,862 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YLL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 182,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 180,455 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 178,453 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 178,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 178,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 177,232 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 177,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 175,230 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 175,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 168,277 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 163,130 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 163,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 157,869 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 152,891 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 119,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,023 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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AK59 YLL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK59 YLL, 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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AK59 YLL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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