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YL09 LTE

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,288 mi
Last recorded45,288 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 LTE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 45,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 43,997 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,759 miles

offside rear inner brake disc face slightly pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,020 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 41,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,809 miles

No visible oil on dip stick at start of the test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 38,809 miles

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

No visible oil on dip stick at start of the test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,861 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 36,861 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 32,793 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,802 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 29,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,472 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 17,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,321 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 13,000 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 13,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2012 9,155 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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YL09 LTE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL09 LTE, 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 YL09 LTE registered?

YL09 LTE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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