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YH59 NMZ

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,605 mi
Last recorded113,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 NMZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,605 miles

Lower radiator mount bracket corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 113,586 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower radiator mount bracket corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 112,935 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 112,935 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,154 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 112,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,046 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 107,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,394 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,282 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 84,279 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,282 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,880 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

damage to n/s/r

Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,257 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,591 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 44,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,977 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 32,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on inside very close to limit.

Middle exhaust bracket corroded off.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,913 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 NMZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NMZ, 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 YH59 NMZ registered?

YH59 NMZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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