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YD59 VEY

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,092 mi
Last recorded70,092 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 70,092 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 70,091 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 70,088 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,416 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,073 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,642 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Chords exposed in various tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Chords exposed in various tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining, bald edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sump corroded - partially porus causing light misting of oil

Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,787 miles

nsf tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2018 50,340 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,747 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,539 miles

rear wiper poor

water in osr lamp unit

Fail 12 Oct 2015 36,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear wiper poor

water in osr lamp unit

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,851 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,689 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 24,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,984 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 VEY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

YD59 VEY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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