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YR59 MGZ

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 MGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,643 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 81,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 66,752 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 66,752 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 60,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,269 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2019 57,269 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 52,438 miles

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front tyre inside edge

Fail 12 Dec 2018 52,424 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

both front wiper blades split on ends but still clearing screen

offside front tyre inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,546 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,627 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,543 miles

Exhaust mountings broken (Front&Centre)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 35,543 miles

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

Exhaust mountings broken (Front&Centre)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,580 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 24,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,104 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 MGZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

YR59 MGZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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