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YF09 YCH

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,506 mi
Last recorded74,506 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 YCH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,506 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 74,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached back bush fallen out (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,182 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 62,015 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 60,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,635 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 48,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,854 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 42,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,626 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 38,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,990 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 34,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 30,249 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,304 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,868 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 YCH is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

YF09 YCH is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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