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YH09 GZA

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,561 mi
Last recorded81,561 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 GZA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,561 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 80,247 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 80,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 79,432 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded. recommend replace within 12 months (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded. recommend replace within 12 months (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 77,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,340 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,334 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,937 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,046 miles

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

hand brake high

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,056 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,703 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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YH09 GZA is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YH09 GZA, 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 YH09 GZA registered?

YH09 GZA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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