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YE59 JFJ

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,203 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 75,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 70,056 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,992 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 62,942 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 39,360 miles

vehicle has accident damage to front end

Fail 11 Dec 2015 39,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

vehicle has accident damage to front end

Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,887 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,366 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,448 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 JFJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE59 JFJ registered?

YE59 JFJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is YE59 JFJ safe to buy?

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