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YEZ 4770

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,277 mi
Last recorded144,277 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 4770
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 144,277 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside/Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding when spun by hand.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside/Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 144,276 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside/Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding when spun by hand.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside/Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 122,373 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2024 101,078 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 90,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle suspension corroded

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 4770 is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YEZ 4770, 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 YEZ 4770 registered?

YEZ 4770 is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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