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YR59 PYO

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,903 mi
Last recorded79,903 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 PYO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil sump corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2026 79,865 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section joint leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil sump corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,191 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 62,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,994 miles

Front steering rack gators slight misting of oil (both sides)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,624 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 41,637 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 39,227 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 35,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 32,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,300 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,857 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking on side walls

Fail 2 Mar 2016 29,857 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking on side walls

Fail 4 Jul 2015 29,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,867 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,153 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,227 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2012 17,227 miles

Battery insecure

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

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 PYO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR59 PYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR59 PYO registered?

YR59 PYO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 PYO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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