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DU59 YGM

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 YGM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 81,857 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 81,856 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,470 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 71,470 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 63,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,791 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,269 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,697 miles

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))

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,181 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,099 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,351 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED.

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 28 Aug 2015 24,351 miles

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

CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED.

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,367 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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DU59 YGM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU59 YGM, 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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What year was DU59 YGM registered?

DU59 YGM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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