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YH09 YSR

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,682 mi
Last recorded125,682 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 YSR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 125,682 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 125,682 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 123,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 117,201 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 114,074 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 114,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,240 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 110,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH, Front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,967 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,616 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,392 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YH09 YSR 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 82.4%.

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 YSR, 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 YSR registered?

YH09 YSR is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is YH09 YSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 YSR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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