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YC09 VRM

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,669 mi
Last recorded86,669 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VRM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 86,669 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

inner sills corrosion

rear axle corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2025 84,226 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,613 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 74,607 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2023 63,020 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 11 Mar 2023 63,020 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,430 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 62,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scored (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,435 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

ONE WINTER AND ONE SUMMER TYRE FITTED ON REAR

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PAS BELT SLIPPING

SHARP EDGE REG PLATE FRONT

Fail 20 Oct 2021 56,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

ONE WINTER AND ONE SUMMER TYRE FITTED ON REAR

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PAS BELT SLIPPING

SHARP EDGE REG PLATE FRONT

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,661 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 42,498 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 42,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate cracked

Middle and rear exhaust flanges corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre splitting

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre splitting

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 38,748 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 26 May 2017 38,748 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 35,695 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 35,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 May 2015 32,078 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust front pipe bracket splitting

Pass 18 May 2015 32,078 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket splitting

Pass 12 May 2014 27,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 23,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,966 miles

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 VRM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YC09 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

YC09 VRM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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