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YG09 JZM

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 JZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 72,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,405 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 71,400 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 69,356 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 69,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 67,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,730 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 63,725 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,338 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

damage to front bumper

Fail 14 Jun 2017 59,335 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet safety catch siezed

damage to front bumper

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,762 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear + under floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear + under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 50,762 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear + under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear + under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 40,213 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 40,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre pipe bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 6 Dec 2012 22,157 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,440 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 JZM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JZM, 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 JZM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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