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YP59 RNU

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,685 mi
Last recorded24,685 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 RNU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 24,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 23,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner 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 WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 22,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 20,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front beam image at upper limits

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

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

Offside Front projected image at max upper limit and image slightly fluctuating

Pass 1 Oct 2021 19,927 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,942 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 17,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 16,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 13,604 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 13,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 11,487 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 9,448 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 8,840 miles

underside corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 8,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 6,385 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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YP59 RNU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP59 RNU, 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 YP59 RNU registered?

YP59 RNU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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