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YG09 GVU

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,014 mi
Last recorded120,014 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 GVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 120,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 113,577 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 113,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Foreward Bush Split From Bonding (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,820 miles

tread depths osf7mm,osr7mm,nsf7mm,nsr7,mm

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,744 miles

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

osr7mm osf4mm nsr7mm nsf4mm

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,619 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 68,222 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust front pipe suporting bracket cracking but still suporting exhaust

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,521 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,314 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 GVU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG09 GVU, 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 YG09 GVU registered?

YG09 GVU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is YG09 GVU safe to buy?

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