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YD59 FJU

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,947 mi
Last recorded86,947 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 FJU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,947 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2024 86,838 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cms of frpnt lowerv suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,191 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 81,164 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,205 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,972 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 68,972 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle section joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,686 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,573 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 55,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 48,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 43,623 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 43,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting corroded off system (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 35,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 32,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 27,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2012 17,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 17,386 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FJU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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