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YLZ 1083

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,807 mi
Last recorded139,807 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 1083
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 139,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 133,891 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,807 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 126,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 119,544 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 119,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,635 miles

Front Lower Sub frame slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 100,547 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Lower Sub frame slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 77,479 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight travel in foot brake

Fail 8 Oct 2016 77,306 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight travel in foot brake

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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YLZ 1083 is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YLZ 1083, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLZ 1083 registered?

YLZ 1083 is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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