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YT09 CFO

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,819 mi
Last recorded87,819 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 CFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 86,620 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 86,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor wont remain up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 85,208 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 85,208 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,513 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 83,513 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,152 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 81,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 78,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 75,602 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 75,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,526 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorated.

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded,but exhaust still adequately supported.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 71,526 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorated.

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded,but exhaust still adequately supported.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,018 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,913 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 50,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 50,067 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,577 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 39,577 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,508 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 18,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,385 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YT09 CFO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YT09 CFO, 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 YT09 CFO registered?

YT09 CFO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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