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YS09 GWV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,467 mi
Last recorded60,467 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 GWV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 60,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe corroded and holed both sides around front mount and lower arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe corroded and failed at retaining clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera obstructing drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner front bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 60,455 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,821 miles

Front front suspension and subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre just over 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 55,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner braking face delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner braking face delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front suspension and subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre just over 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 52,365 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush slight d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush slight d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,779 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x exhaust hanger broken, system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Switch for fog lights slightly loose, not likely to become detached

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 42,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,932 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,983 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 37,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,239 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,196 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 GWV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YS09 GWV, 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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YS09 GWV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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