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YF09 ENV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,153 mi
Last recorded135,153 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 ENV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 135,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 135,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor inside clips (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 128,840 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 128,837 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure Front mount after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 125,710 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 125,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,075 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,886 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,256 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 108,254 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,947 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,231 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2017 75,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (7.1.2)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and close.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 62,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (7.1.2)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and close.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,466 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Jul 2014 42,466 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,976 miles

o/s front tyre cracking on walls

spare tyre poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,596 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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YF09 ENV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YF09 ENV, 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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YF09 ENV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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