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YR59 KXU

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,183 mi
Last recorded158,183 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 KXU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 158,183 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body corrodeded lower doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear axe corroded but not structural affected

Pass 6 Oct 2021 153,059 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 152,865 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 147,444 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 147,223 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 140,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2019 140,334 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Dash cam needs re locating to Nearside (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Front and Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front flexi section collapsed but not blowing at time of test

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

Offside rear tyre worn to wear markers

Pass 15 Sep 2018 131,612 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,555 miles

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2016 107,222 miles

2 exhaust mountings fractured

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2016 107,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

2 exhaust mountings fractured

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 94,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,945 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,106 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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YR59 KXU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YR59 KXU, 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 YR59 KXU registered?

YR59 KXU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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