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YS09 SWV

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,433 mi
Last recorded110,433 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 SWV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 110,433 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,134 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield corroded

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 109,134 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield corroded

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 103,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underbody multiple suspension components corroded but strength not effected

Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,822 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,010 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 66,983 miles

Exhaust system insecure front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,823 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 SWV is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YS09 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

YS09 SWV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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