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YK09 AAF

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,953 mi
Last recorded93,953 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 AAF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 93,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 93,952 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,558 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 90,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 86,857 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,711 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 83,711 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 on limit 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 81,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,150 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 77,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,654 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,391 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 72,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,282 miles

n/s/f floor damaged thru jacking

Fail 16 Aug 2017 68,282 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section mount broken away (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

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

n/s/f floor damaged thru jacking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,345 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,345 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,974 miles

both front wiper blades wearing

first 3 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 23 Aug 2014 56,396 miles

first 4 notches on handbrake is free travel

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s/f tread 3-4mm+poss puncture

o/s/f tread inner shoulder worn off

ytracking check req.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,859 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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YK09 AAF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YK09 AAF, 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 YK09 AAF registered?

YK09 AAF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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