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YC59 UXO

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,538 mi
Last recorded154,538 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 154,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 154,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 154,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just In Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just In Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 104,729 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 104,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 127,211 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 127,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steering swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steering swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 116,607 miles

eml on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 116,607 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,215 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,880 miles

exhaust bracket slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,131 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,920 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,545 miles

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

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 UXO is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UXO, 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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What year was YC59 UXO registered?

YC59 UXO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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