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YE09 ZFH

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,112 mi
Last recorded140,112 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 140,112 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 126,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just in limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 112,746 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 112,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 99,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 21 Apr 2022 99,979 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 22 Apr 2021 88,641 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 79,850 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 79,850 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,761 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,444 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 23,444 miles

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

Offside 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 ZFH is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol 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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

YE09 ZFH is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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