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YD59 EXR

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 EXR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 95,226 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 95,224 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,885 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 91,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 88,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears in plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,740 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,542 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 83,542 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,223 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 80,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,463 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 75,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,703 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 70,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,979 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,853 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,486 miles

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

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

slight misting of oil around top intercooler hose

Fail 11 Aug 2014 55,486 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight misting of oil around top intercooler hose

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,698 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,008 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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YD59 EXR is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YD59 EXR, 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 YD59 EXR registered?

YD59 EXR is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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