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YC59 KTE

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,181 mi
Last recorded155,181 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 KTE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 155,181 miles

light damage to offside front head lamp cover

nearside and offside front and rear coil springs rusting

Fail 28 Nov 2017 154,740 miles

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

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

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

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

light damage to offside front head lamp cover

nearside and offside front and rear coil springs rusting

Pass 2 Dec 2016 140,639 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2016 140,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 120,649 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,436 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 102,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 66,647 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 KTE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC59 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

YC59 KTE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is YC59 KTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 KTE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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