MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
1 exhaust rubber snapped
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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
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))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
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
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)
Centre exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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?
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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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