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YR59 VNA

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,220 mi
Last recorded122,220 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,220 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 120,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 97,227 miles

new speedo fitted

underbody painted with under seal

Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 124,277 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 122,048 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,074 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 116,883 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,152 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 106,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,643 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 95,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advice brake discs becoming heavily corroded (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre has cut and small hole in but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,864 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,877 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VNA is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

YR59 VNA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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