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YR09 JAO

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,958 mi
Last recorded92,958 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 JAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor "leaks" at front pipe joint and rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective corrosion and splits in - front exhaust mounting bracket and mid exhaust mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade lip split

Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,828 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 88,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine - suspect corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 80,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack/split in plate (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade lip split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 80,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack/split in plate (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade lip split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to n/plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe - mid section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on front to rear rake pipe - mid section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - inner front bush beginning to move in housing - advise check regularly for further signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - inner - front - bush beginning to move in housing - advise check regularly for signs of further wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,042 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting corroded apart (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to plate (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to number plate (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

small split in o/s/f wiper blade

small split in rear wiper blade

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,379 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded and rattling

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,167 miles

all four tyres approaching legal limit on treads

light cracking on sidewalls on all four tyres

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2015 17,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,466 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,570 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,048 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 10,204 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 JAO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JAO, 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 YR09 JAO registered?

YR09 JAO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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