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YF09 OKS

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,914 mi
Last recorded81,914 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 OKS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2025 81,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,875 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

handbrake travel

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2023 75,355 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump appears to be corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 75,355 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump appears to be corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,342 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 66,128 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 56,862 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,813 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,265 miles

Central exhaust bracket detatched

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,711 miles

exhaust mounting bracket broken off system, but exhaust still supported.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,727 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 19,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 16,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,784 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 OKS is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OKS, 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 OKS is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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