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WU59 YSJ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 YSJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,754 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil level over maximum

Fail 14 Oct 2025 68,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil level over maximum

Pass 28 Oct 2024 67,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,574 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 67,574 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,677 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off but still supports (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,245 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

power steering belt noisy under load

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,802 miles

engine is overfilled with oil!

Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,802 miles

Windscreen washer not working front and rear! (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

engine is overfilled with oil!

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,213 miles

engine oil level is low!

rear wiper blade is worn away!

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,493 miles

rear wiper blade is split/worn!

Fail 26 Jun 2017 57,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm remaining! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm remaining! (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade is split/worn!

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,808 miles

rear wiper blade is split!

Fail 29 Jun 2016 52,807 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

engine oil level is close to minimum! advise top up or service

rear wiper blade is split!

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,569 miles

offside front tyre worn near legal limit,below inner tread [bald]

Fail 29 Jun 2015 43,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn near legal limit,below inner tread [bald]

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,710 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 24,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WU59 YSJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU59 YSJ, 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 WU59 YSJ registered?

WU59 YSJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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