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YC59 SYH

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,614 mi
Last recorded69,614 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 SYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,614 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,568 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 60,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,487 miles

both rear brakes slight fluctuation

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

engine noisey no oil in engine

Fail 30 Oct 2015 51,467 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear brakes slight fluctuation

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

engine noisey no oil in engine

Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,500 miles

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

oil filter corroded and split (leaking oil)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 42,500 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

oil filter corroded and split (leaking oil)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,110 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 31,106 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,154 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 SYH is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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