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YE09 TTV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,503 mi
Last recorded125,503 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 125,503 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 125,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2024 122,469 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 122,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces very corroded and worn/Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 119,785 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 119,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 106,541 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 106,541 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,174 miles

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

exhaust flange corroded

front suspension arm bushes starting to tear

Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,909 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 92,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 84,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear, chafing on chassis (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 76,736 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 76,736 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 67,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2016 67,813 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 58,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 50,348 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 50,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,765 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 40,765 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,793 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 TTV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

YE09 TTV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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