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YD59 VFC

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,706 mi
Last recorded147,706 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 VFC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 147,706 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 135,640 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 135,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 125,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 110,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,648 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 101,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 92,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,382 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,786 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

off side front tyre wall wearing

Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,598 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 37,596 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 VFC is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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