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YG09 UEN

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,023 mi
Last recorded53,023 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 53,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front windscreen washers have 1/3 that over shoot the swept area, and 1/3 that do not provide any liquid. They are ready for service

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front windscreen washers provide adequate liquid but indicate that service is required

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

The brake reservoir fluid indicates that it is starting to age, indicating renewal will soon be required

Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,997 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened as far as sound test can be carried out, the material appears in good order (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front passenger's door lock/catch has two securing bolts missing

Nearside Front windscreen washers (50%) are misaligned reducing the amount of liquid to clear the screen area

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill along its length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack pinion area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

The engine oil sump pan is corroded

The spare tyre is deflated

Fail 7 Aug 2025 50,997 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened as far as sound test can be carried out, the material appears in good order (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front passenger's door lock/catch has two securing bolts missing

Nearside Front windscreen washers (50%) are misaligned reducing the amount of liquid to clear the screen area

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill along its length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack pinion area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

The engine oil sump pan is corroded

The spare tyre is deflated

Pass 3 Aug 2024 48,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [0308] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [0916] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [1416] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 48,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [0308] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid has 66% of the jets blocked, one remaining was overshooting (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [0916] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [1416] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 45,348 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washers have 66% of their supply inadequate.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear service brake effort indicates that service is required

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,229 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 42,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush is split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,741 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 39,741 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 38,269 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 32,598 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,748 miles

top stop lamp Inop

Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,944 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,495 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2015 23,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,228 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,803 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,168 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 UEN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEN, 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 UEN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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