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YH59 KOU

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,712 mi
Last recorded77,712 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 KOU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,393 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 68,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily under-sealed

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,989 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

high level stop light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2019 55,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

front exhaust brkt broken but system secure

high level stop light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,395 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Delamination and pads low . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fexi coupling leaking and system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes starting to unbond . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and leaking.requires new sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 52,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Delamination and pads low . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fexi coupling leaking and system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes starting to unbond . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 (borderline ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and leaking.requires new sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 47,174 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 47,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,415 miles

Front exhaust one metal bracket broken but exhaust still secure position

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front slightly brake binding

Offside Front wiper rubber slightly split but still clearing the screen

Fail 23 Oct 2015 32,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust one metal bracket broken but exhaust still secure position

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front slightly brake binding

Offside Front wiper rubber slightly split but still clearing the screen

Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 22,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,555 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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YH59 KOU is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YH59 KOU, 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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YH59 KOU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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