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BU59 YNA

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,256 mi
Last recorded34,256 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YNA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 34,256 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 30,341 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 30,341 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 29,147 miles

(Steering system (corroded & rusty))

Attention Please (All round suspension system heavily (corroded & rusty))

Exhaust mounting defective (Flexible pipe bracket) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Fail 11 Aug 2023 29,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

(Steering system (corroded & rusty))

Attention Please (All round suspension system heavily (corroded & rusty))

Exhaust mounting defective (Flexible pipe bracket) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,753 miles

Front Attention Please (Steering system (corroded & rusty))

Front Attention Please (Suspension system (corroded & rusty))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Exhaust mounting defective Attention Please (Flexible pipe bracket) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Suspension system (corroded & rusty)

Pass 27 Aug 2021 26,028 miles

Front Attention Please (Steering system(corroded & rusty))

Front Attention Please (Suspension system (corroded & rusty))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Exhaust mounting defective Attention Please (Flexible pipe bracket) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (Wishbone bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Suspension system (corroded & rusty)

Fail 27 Aug 2021 26,028 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 185.65.R 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Attention Please (Steering system(corroded & rusty))

Front Attention Please (Suspension system (corroded & rusty))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Exhaust mounting defective Attention Please (Flexible pipe bracket) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (Wishbone bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Suspension system (corroded & rusty)

Pass 24 Aug 2020 24,882 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,638 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 21,918 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear has surface cracks

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 20,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor Pas leak (rack)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 20,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

minor Pas leak (rack)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,189 miles

N/S/F Wiper Split & Slightly Smeary On Screen

O/S/F Wiper Dragging & Slightly Smeary On Screen

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/R Shocker Misting Fluid (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,440 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 7,405 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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BU59 YNA is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU59 YNA, 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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BU59 YNA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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