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YG09 CZX

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,130 mi
Last recorded129,130 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 CZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 129,130 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

bonnet at risk of opening inadvertently

Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,156 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Front subframe, and center mounts corroded/broken. system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both front tyres worn on inner edges (175/65 R14 82T)* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 111,401 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 111,098 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,566 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 103,504 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper blades not self parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,635 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 89,040 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 89,040 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,196 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,309 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 63,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,095 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,266 miles

both front discs lipped and corroded

front exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken

small chips all over windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,509 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 36,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,496 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 27,999 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,999 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 CZX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CZX, 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 CZX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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