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YK59 KLM

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,071 mi
Last recorded172,071 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 KLM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2025 172,071 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 162,613 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 158,943 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 153,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,844 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 112,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp obscured

Fail 13 Sep 2018 100,290 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp obscured

Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,515 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn and perished

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre has a cut

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

brake pipes coated

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,418 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

battery looks damp

brake pipes coated

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre has deep cut

Fail 1 Sep 2016 91,418 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

battery looks damp

brake pipes coated

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre has deep cut

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,555 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% by tow bar (1.3.2c)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated

front wiper blades slight deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,116 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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YK59 KLM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK59 KLM, 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 YK59 KLM registered?

YK59 KLM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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