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YP09 UGW

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,763 mi
Last recorded116,763 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 UGW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 116,763 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear seat headrests missing

Fail 13 Jul 2026 116,763 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear seat headrests missing

Pass 14 Jul 2025 109,772 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 109,772 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 101,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 101,988 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,152 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 89,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,725 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracking (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade splitting

coolant low expansion bottle empty

Fail 9 Feb 2022 85,725 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracking (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade splitting

coolant low expansion bottle empty

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and starting to crack and a small chip/cracking on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jan 2021 76,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and starting to crack and a small chip/cracking on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,197 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lots of minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 70,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lots of minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 61,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush bonding deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 61,045 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and centre brackets corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush bonding deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,610 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 52,610 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2016 52,204 miles

centre exhaust mounting repaired front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 May 2015 40,303 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 30,731 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 22,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 22,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,767 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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YP09 UGW is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP09 UGW, 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 YP09 UGW registered?

YP09 UGW is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2009.

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