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YC59 RNO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,903 mi
Last recorded84,903 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 RNO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 84,903 miles

CORROSION ON FRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 81,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension)

Fail 14 Jan 2025 81,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension)

Pass 16 Jan 2024 76,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (front and rear) (5.3.2 (d))

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension)

Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,681 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,953 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 51,247 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 51,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,878 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 37,438 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 28,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 21,106 miles

headlamp internal adjuster switch moved then headlamp aims rechecked

Fail 12 Jan 2015 15,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 15,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 12,788 miles

spare tyre insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2012 3,819 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 RNO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RNO, 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 RNO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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