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YH59 NLP

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,875 mi
Last recorded93,875 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 NLP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 93,875 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 93,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,955 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 86,955 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 84,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,210 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,694 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 72,679 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,048 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,607 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 May 2014 48,839 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,874 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 6 Sep 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,595 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 NLP is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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