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WU59 YTP

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 96,825 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 96,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 91,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 86,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,187 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 83,154 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump rusted through. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,480 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 74,757 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 72,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 66,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump badly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2019 66,143 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Both rear tyres misshapen inner edges. 185-65-14

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185-65-14 ()

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump badly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2018 60,164 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 60,164 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 51,123 miles

O/S/F Tyre perishing, N/S/R Tyre misshapen

Fail 31 Dec 2016 53,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F Tyre perishing, N/S/R Tyre misshapen

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,230 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,471 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,771 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,271 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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WU59 YTP is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTP, 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 YTP registered?

WU59 YTP is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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