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YG59 UVP

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,092 mi
Last recorded101,092 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 UVP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 101,092 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst on test. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened wishbone mounting risk of failure. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear , burst on test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,494 miles

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

wet test

Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,148 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,720 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 68,749 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,967 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cover damaged

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 62,967 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror cover damaged

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,172 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,801 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 20,977 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,977 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,958 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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YG59 UVP is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UVP, 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 YG59 UVP registered?

YG59 UVP is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YG59 UVP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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