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YS09 DHC

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,044 mi
Last recorded86,044 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 DHC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,044 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 86,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 80,909 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,462 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 70,781 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 70,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 66,169 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,941 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,163 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,848 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,181 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut across the width of the tyre, not showing cords, and is worn on inner edge

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,054 miles

rear footbrakes slight imbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,031 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,634 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 16,909 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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YS09 DHC is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YS09 DHC, 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 YS09 DHC registered?

YS09 DHC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 July 2009.

Is YS09 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS09 DHC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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