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YE09 GXH

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,739 mi
Last recorded107,739 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 GXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 107,739 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 107,734 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,967 miles

Front & rear chassis & suspension components corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi has a minor leak of gases, but not affecting emissions

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 102,963 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both, lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear chassis & suspension components corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi has a minor leak of gases, but not affecting emissions

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 98,535 miles

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))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 98,530 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 95,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

Offside Rear rear brake pipe slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded front

Fail 3 Dec 2021 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty leaking (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre low

Offside Rear rear brake pipe slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded front

Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,317 miles

oil leak from power steering resevoir ?

Fail 3 Dec 2020 89,303 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from power steering resevoir ?

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,791 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 81,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 74,445 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 74,288 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 6 May 2017 55,322 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 43,081 miles

NSF OSF tyres wearing low

Pass 7 May 2015 39,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,693 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust still secure

rear wiper split

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 16 May 2013 28,256 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust still secure

rear wiper split

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 16 May 2012 23,432 miles

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

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

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

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 GXH is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YE09 GXH, 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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YE09 GXH is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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