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YG59 ZHH

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,646 mi
Last recorded66,646 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 ZHH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 66,646 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,695 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 61,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 61,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,872 miles

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,693 miles

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorating

oil marks around steering rack pinion seal

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,619 miles

oil marks around steering rack pinion seal

Fail 23 Sep 2020 57,619 miles

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

oil marks around steering rack pinion seal

Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,398 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 56,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,733 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,057 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,057 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,425 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,090 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,945 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 ZHH is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

YG59 ZHH is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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