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YE59 YMZ

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,783 mi
Last recorded105,783 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YMZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 105,783 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 105,783 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 103,732 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 103,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856514 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856514 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856514 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 99,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 98,943 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 98,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 98,300 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 98,300 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,900 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,194 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,019 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 75,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,770 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 57,060 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 46,024 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 35,063 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 35,053 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YMZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

YE59 YMZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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