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YE59 CXL

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,407 mi
Last recorded90,407 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 CXL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 90,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,026 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 89,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 81,806 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 81,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 72,986 miles

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

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,418 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 66,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,008 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 58,008 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both front tyres inner edge 185x65x14

Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 50,305 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 41,794 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,212 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,616 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 13,665 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 8,615 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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YE59 CXL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE59 CXL, 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 YE59 CXL registered?

YE59 CXL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is YE59 CXL safe to buy?

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