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YP59 VUB

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,065 mi
Last recorded55,065 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 55,065 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 55,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,439 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 49,386 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 46,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,795 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material viewed on inner wing in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank...front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x4 pipes at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres edges worn

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x4 pipes at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components but not excessive

Fail 17 Feb 2020 40,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x4 pipes at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components but not excessive

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer half of treads and outer edge slightly worn and outer wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer half of treads (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,742 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,503 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 27,503 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger detached (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,819 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 23,819 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,940 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 14,958 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn and outer wall slightly scuffed

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 VUB is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

YP59 VUB is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YP59 VUB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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