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YC09 LXL

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,506 mi
Last recorded84,506 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LXL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 82,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 77,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,018 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 72,719 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 66,665 miles

nearside/offside front/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt vert-link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres have cracks around tread

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,886 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)

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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YC09 LXL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC09 LXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC09 LXL registered?

YC09 LXL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is YC09 LXL safe to buy?

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