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YP09 YMV

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,557 mi
Last recorded91,557 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 YMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 91,557 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 91,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear down the car in the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear down the car in the clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 87,341 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,680 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 84,680 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,364 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 82,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 78,653 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,954 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,677 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,690 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 60,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,121 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,867 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YMV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

YP09 YMV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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