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YS59 ETA

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,291 mi
Last recorded44,291 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 ETA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 44,291 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 43,232 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 41,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section running under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 41,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section running under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 40,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split, but doesn't effect drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,452 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 38,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 37,089 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 37,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 35,519 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 35,519 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,397 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 29,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on sidewall and in between tread (suspect tyre losing air pressure)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm outer tread band and tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

osf wiper splitting out of carrier

osr light lens smashed but not showing a white light

Fail 29 Nov 2016 25,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm outer tread band and tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

osf wiper splitting out of carrier

osr light lens smashed but not showing a white light

Pass 14 Nov 2015 21,207 miles

Centre exhaust bracket heavily corroded partially insecure

front exhaust pipe bracket heavily corroded partially insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2015 21,207 miles

Centre exhaust bracket heavily corroded partially insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front exhaust pipe bracket heavily corroded partially insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2014 17,000 miles

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)

battery not clamped over lip on battery

both rear heavily cracked

coolant level below min

Pass 11 Dec 2013 13,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 9,375 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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YS59 ETA is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS59 ETA, 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 YS59 ETA registered?

YS59 ETA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2009.

Is YS59 ETA safe to buy?

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