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YP09 YHW

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,051 mi
Last recorded143,051 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 YHW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 143,051 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose held with tape but still loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

intercooler covered in oil

Fail 19 Jun 2021 143,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords severe splits inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding on brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose held with tape but still loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

intercooler covered in oil

Pass 25 Jun 2020 128,548 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured with tape but still insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe splits in tread REPLACE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

intercooler covered in oil

Fail 23 Jun 2020 128,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on outer shoulder REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured with tape but still insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe splits in tread REPLACE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

intercooler covered in oil

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,112 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 30 Nov 2018 94,112 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn patchy

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken off welds

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,964 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 83,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing bolt missing off ball joint assembly (2.5.A.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,731 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 72,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,871 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,291 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 39,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YHW is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YP09 YHW, 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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YP09 YHW is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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