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YG09 CYH

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,527 mi
Last recorded119,527 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 CYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 119,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion beneath vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2024 119,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion beneath vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 102,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,714 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,407 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,315 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 96,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 92,876 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 89,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2X FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,704 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 58,220 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 33,894 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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YG09 CYH is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 YG09 CYH, 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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YG09 CYH is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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