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YF59 FMY

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,416 mi
Last recorded36,416 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 FMY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 36,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 35,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,488 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,737 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,482 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2019 29,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 27,038 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 24,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,463 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,031 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 19,031 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 18,327 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 14,344 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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YF59 FMY is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YF59 FMY, 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 YF59 FMY registered?

YF59 FMY is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is YF59 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 FMY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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