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YD59 FET

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,988 mi
Last recorded76,988 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 FET
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 76,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wings damage

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 54,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 37,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,821 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 33,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 30,942 miles

Central Rear seat belt not checked - seat cover fitted over seat belt

Fail 20 Sep 2017 30,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm front bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear seat belt not checked - seat cover fitted over seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,856 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 24,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,512 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,440 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,929 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 FET is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FET, 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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YD59 FET is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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