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YF09 XMK

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,091 mi
Last recorded90,091 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 XMK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 90,091 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 76,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 76,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,477 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 65,474 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 55,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,900 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,144 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,625 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 XMK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

YF09 XMK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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The MOT history for YF09 XMK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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