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YC59 RNF

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,594 mi
Last recorded92,594 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 RNF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,594 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle corroded

exhaust & hangers corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2026 92,592 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle corroded

exhaust & hangers corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,139 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 86,128 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 83,020 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 83,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,158 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 69,459 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 69,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 66,579 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 66,579 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 61,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 55,460 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 55,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 49,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 49,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 43,854 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 37,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 32,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,766 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RNF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RNF, 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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YC59 RNF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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