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YE59 FHJ

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,126 mi
Last recorded121,126 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 FHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 121,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body & underbody corrorosion in various places

Fail 17 Apr 2023 121,126 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body & underbody corrorosion in various places

Pass 16 Apr 2022 97,716 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 82,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,334 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 82,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,519 miles

oil leak round sump area sump corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2019 74,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak round sump area sump corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,770 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 67,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,097 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,471 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 47,471 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,301 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 34,301 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 25,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 17,329 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 FHJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

YE59 FHJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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