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YE59 MFK

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,704 mi
Last recorded116,704 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 MFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 116,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,571 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 89,536 miles

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 22 Jun 2019 87,099 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,239 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 85,239 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,429 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 46,429 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,703 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,702 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,150 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 MFK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

YE59 MFK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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