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YG59 YSK

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,059 mi
Last recorded148,059 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 YSK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 148,059 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,385 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 140,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 134,022 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,981 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 114,676 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 114,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,128 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 94,888 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 94,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,008 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 92,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 77,496 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 77,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,909 miles

Child seat fitted (not belted in) Booster seat

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,748 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 YSK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

YG59 YSK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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