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YG59 UBL

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,390 mi
Last recorded48,390 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 UBL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,645 miles

Power steering assistance uneven between turning left or right

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

Subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 46,638 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering assistance uneven between turning left or right

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

Subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,150 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Power steering assistance uneven between turning left or right

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

Subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 45,150 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Power steering assistance uneven between turning left or right

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

Subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,107 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 43,106 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,227 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 40,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,773 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,063 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 30,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,006 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 25,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,160 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2013 15,785 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,284 miles

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

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 UBL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG59 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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