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YE09 AZL

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,111 mi
Last recorded107,111 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 AZL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 107,111 miles

front subframe and suspension arms corroded-inner and outer sills corroded-rear axle corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted/wearing thin-

wishbone bushes slightly perished-

Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,088 miles

nsf tyre wearing low/edges worn-

rear axle corroded-coil springs corroded-inner sills corroded-front subframe and suspension arms corroded-wishbone bushes perished-

Fail 22 Nov 2024 102,088 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nsf tyre wearing low/edges worn-

rear axle corroded-coil springs corroded-inner sills corroded-front subframe and suspension arms corroded-wishbone bushes perished-

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,011 miles

o s r tyre inner edge worn low-fuel tank damp-

rear axle corroded-exhaust flange corroded-inner sills corroded-front subframe corroded-wishbone bushes perished-

Fail 13 Nov 2023 97,011 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding n s f (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n s f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o s f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o s r outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play o s f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded-exhaust flange corroded-inner sills corroded-front subframe corroded-wishbone bushes perished-

Pass 14 Nov 2022 89,166 miles

both front balljoints slight play- n s f track rod end slight play-wishbone bushes perished-n s f tyre worn low-n s f wheel bearing slight play-n s r tyre worn low-o s r tyre worn low-

brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly-rear axle/front subframe/front subframe mounting areas corroded-front exhaust flange corroded-

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,074 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit-n/s/r tyre on limit-exhaust mountings corroded/weak-o/s/f track rod end slight play-n/s/f wheel bearing slight play-wishbone bushes perished-rear axle corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted-

oil leak-front subframe corroded-front subframe mounting areas corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,071 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit-o/s/f ball joint has slight play-n/s/f wishbone bush perished-n/s/r tyre on limit-slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,978 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 59,971 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,713 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 50,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,346 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,862 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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YE09 AZL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red 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 YE09 AZL, 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 YE09 AZL registered?

YE09 AZL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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