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YD59 VBG

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,068 mi
Last recorded72,068 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 72,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, front bush slight deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 69,407 miles

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

signs of damp on o/s and n/s steering rack-no leak seen during test

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,703 miles

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

exhaust front mount corroded but still supporting exhaust.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 65,703 miles

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

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

exhaust front mount corroded but still supporting exhaust.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 62,516 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 62,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,304 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,798 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 57,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,991 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,872 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,455 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking (no cords showing)

exhaust front and rear brackets broken (exhaust is still secure)

parking brake travel high

steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 45,455 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres cracking (no cords showing)

exhaust front and rear brackets broken (exhaust is still secure)

parking brake travel high

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,569 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,848 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 VBG is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver 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 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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