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YEZ 3449

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,294 mi
Last recorded178,294 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 3449
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 178,294 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 172,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 165,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 154,746 miles

Engine light on

Engine sump porous and leaking

Hand brake high

Fail 29 Jul 2017 154,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine light on

Engine sump porous and leaking

Hand brake high

Pass 30 Jul 2016 139,505 miles

Nearside front CV boot wet

Rear number plate marked

Fail 30 Jul 2016 139,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside front CV boot wet

Rear number plate marked

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,332 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 128,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 104,932 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 104,932 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 78,572 miles

Coolant on minimum level before test. PRS'd. Oil Level below minimum before test. PRS'd.

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,572 miles

Coolant on minimum level before test. PRS'd. Oil Level below minimum before test. PRS'd.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,136 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)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 55,136 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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)

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

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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YEZ 3449 is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YEZ 3449, 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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YEZ 3449 is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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