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YC59 HVZ

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,654 mi
Last recorded60,654 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 HVZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 60,654 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all unchanged (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 56,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all unchanged (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,509 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,281 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on inner sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fog lamp partially obscured by towbar

Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,691 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 36,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,659 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 32,659 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,351 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,970 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,324 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 22,324 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 13,500 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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YC59 HVZ 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 83.3%.

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 YC59 HVZ, 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 YC59 HVZ registered?

YC59 HVZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is YC59 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 HVZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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