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YE09 SZK

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,124 mi
Last recorded87,124 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 SZK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 87,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom mounting on axle insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle on o/s holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail spring mounting corroded through and broke (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 84,879 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 84,879 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 81,666 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 81,666 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,198 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 79,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,866 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective one mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 74,304 miles

1 exhaust rubber snapped

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

Fail 8 May 2021 74,304 miles

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

1 exhaust rubber snapped

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

Pass 2 May 2020 71,864 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 71,863 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 68,667 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 64,865 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 64,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,617 miles

Central front pipe mounting braket broken, exhaust secure.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm inner jint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside front inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

driver wiper blade slightly worn, not seriously smeering windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2016 55,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 45,330 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 45,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,160 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 20 May 2013 27,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2012 19,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SZK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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