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YC09 VSN

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,944 mi
Last recorded103,944 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VSN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 93,661 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 76,918 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link worn

fuel tank has a oil stain.

Pass 3 May 2018 61,014 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 61,014 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 56,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 9 May 2016 52,121 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 48,398 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 48,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 44,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre split/perished

Pass 21 May 2013 38,333 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 38,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2012 27,655 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 VSN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

YC09 VSN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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