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YB09 YYC

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,238 mi
Last recorded56,238 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 YYC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 56,238 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,415 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 54,711 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 54,711 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 54,083 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISCs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,455 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 53,455 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,703 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 50,703 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,968 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,961 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 45,961 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S & O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Nail in tyre O/S REAR ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,404 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,619 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,947 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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YB09 YYC is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 YB09 YYC, 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 YB09 YYC registered?

YB09 YYC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is YB09 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 YYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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