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YR09 DYC

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,953 mi
Last recorded71,953 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 DYC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,953 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective And rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components and sub frame sills ect all undersealed

Fail 29 May 2023 71,740 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective front and rear.. flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,647 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,893 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 47,893 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,031 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective two mounts snapped but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,645 miles

Central Exhaust mount detached but exhaust adaqutely supported

Fail 20 Jun 2017 28,638 miles

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

Central Exhaust mount detached but exhaust adaqutely supported

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,515 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 15,510 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,210 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,815 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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YR09 DYC is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR09 DYC, 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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YR09 DYC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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