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YG09 XAC

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,407 mi
Last recorded178,407 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XAC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 178,407 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Body damage

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 167,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Small chip in windscreen.

Fail 29 Jan 2025 167,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 157,072 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 142,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 133,579 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 133,577 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 125,105 miles

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

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

chassis plate damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2021 125,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chassis plate damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2020 105,769 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,151 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,665 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 77,665 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear back bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,121 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,272 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,390 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,208 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,440 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 XAC is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel 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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

YG09 XAC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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