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WU59 YTX

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,776 mi
Last recorded61,776 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 YTX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 61,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 2 Sep 2024 57,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 5 Sep 2023 52,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,509 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,480 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 45,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split open, releasing grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,198 miles

Braking effort lower than expected > offside rear.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,959 miles

TYRE CONDITION; aged, cracks appearing within its tread > offside rear.

TYRE CONDITION; nail in tread > offside front.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,450 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,090 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 5 Sep 2012 12,980 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 YTX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WU59 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

WU59 YTX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 YTX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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