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YC09 SJX

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,420 mi
Last recorded94,420 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 SJX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 94,420 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Part of the rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges, badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges, badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 87,268 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 81,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber heavily corroded on spring mounting point

Offside Front Lower Wing panel corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 81,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber heavily corroded on spring mounting point

Offside Front Lower Wing panel corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has flat spots on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has flat spots on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 67,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has flat spots on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has flat spots on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,729 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 36,466 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 32,535 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 27,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 23,440 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 15,297 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,297 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 11,406 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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YC09 SJX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJX, 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 YC09 SJX registered?

YC09 SJX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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