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YF09 NYV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 NYV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 99,438 miles

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

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

all rear axle corrosion

front subframe and arms corrosion

inner sills corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2024 98,506 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 98,501 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 94,661 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,960 miles

front discs on inside edges corroding

n/s front tyre approaching limit

Fail 29 Oct 2022 87,946 miles

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

front discs on inside edges corroding

n/s front tyre approaching limit

Pass 28 Aug 2021 84,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame 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))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 80,583 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,312 miles

slight movement in o/s front track rod end

Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,775 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 56,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 50,452 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 42,505 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 42,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,180 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 NYV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NYV, 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 YF09 NYV registered?

YF09 NYV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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