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YG59 HKM

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,744 mi
Last recorded85,744 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 HKM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,744 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 85,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,439 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,763 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,803 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,764 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,522 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,044 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing front mounting (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mounting (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing front mounting (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 70,044 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing front mounting (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mounting (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing front mounting (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,748 miles

exhaust front pipe not supported advise new front pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front pipe not supported on mounting

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,761 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 34,761 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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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YG59 HKM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YG59 HKM, 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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YG59 HKM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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