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YF09 XMO

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,980 mi
Last recorded109,980 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 XMO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 109,980 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 109,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,897 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 105,788 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,220 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 102,214 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 98,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,996 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 92,870 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,410 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,410 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 74,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,987 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

age related corrosion under the vehicle

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,987 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

age related corrosion under the vehicle

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 56,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,060 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,376 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 28,376 miles

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

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 XMO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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