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YJ59 ZTW

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,375 mi
Last recorded81,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 ZTW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 81,375 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 77,120 miles

front pipe flexible joint worn

general corrosion to underside of vehicle , all coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 73,948 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 68,901 miles

corrosion to under body & all coil springs

Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,781 miles

light corrosion to underbody areas and coil springs

Fail 30 Jun 2022 64,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in centre , 2 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion to underbody areas and coil springs

light corrosion to underbody areas and coil springs

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,432 miles

front and centre exhaust mountings broken (system still secure)

front brake discs worn, corroded on inner surface

rear axle beam and coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,048 miles

corrosion to front shock absorbers & coil springs

corrosion to long centre brake pipes

front exhaust mounting insecure

o/s/r tyre 3mm, n/s/f 2.6mm

slight handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,766 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 45,749 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,295 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,837 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 40,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 39,745 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 2 Sep 2015 37,603 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,459 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread area

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,146 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,517 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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YJ59 ZTW is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ59 ZTW, 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 YJ59 ZTW registered?

YJ59 ZTW is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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