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YP59 VTX

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,141 mi
Last recorded101,141 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 VTX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 101,141 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 101,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,256 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sml end of boot deterioated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 94,256 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/very lipped. **advise changing** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sml end of boot deterioated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,042 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,683 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy pipe deterioated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Possible sump gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Gearbox driveshaft seal leaking.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked. ()

Nearside Front wiper blade split at ends.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deterioated & washer not working.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 80,683 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy pipe deterioated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Possible sump gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Gearbox driveshaft seal leaking.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked. ()

Nearside Front wiper blade split at ends.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" wiper changed. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deterioated & washer not working.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,333 miles

Brake fluid ageing

Nearside Front Mirror glass damaged.

Rear window washer not working

Fail 14 Oct 2021 73,332 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid ageing

Nearside Front Mirror glass damaged.

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Belt worn cracking/perishing. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides tyres over 10yrs old x1 (2007) & x1 (2009)+ perishing/cracking. 185/65/R14 86T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear window washer not working

Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 66,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,326 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,034 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 39,447 miles

o/s rear tyre is deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2016 39,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2015 32,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 32,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 26,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,432 miles

n\s\f winter tyre has tread peeling off

Fail 18 Nov 2013 19,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

n\s\f winter tyre has tread peeling off

o\s\f anti roll bar to touch lower arm caused by subframe being distorted

Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 13,010 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VTX 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 YP59 VTX, 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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YP59 VTX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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