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YD59 FEK

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,992 mi
Last recorded89,992 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 FEK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 89,992 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,705 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,531 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 82,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 79,566 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,295 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 74,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,748 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE & low tread depth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,338 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 66,338 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,783 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,779 miles

Centre exhaust support hanger broken but system is still adequetily supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,373 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,450 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,126 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 FEK is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD59 FEK, 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 FEK registered?

YD59 FEK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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