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YS09 SWU

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,144 mi
Last recorded97,144 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 SWU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 97,144 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 94,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,573 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,113 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 86,513 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 86,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,233 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,471 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,468 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 62,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,747 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,525 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 SWU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red 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 SWU, 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 YS09 SWU registered?

YS09 SWU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is YS09 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS09 SWU 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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