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YT09 VKC

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,025 mi
Last recorded124,025 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 VKC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 124,025 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 123,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 109,496 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 109,474 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 107,894 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 107,893 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))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,504 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 106,504 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,789 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 104,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,605 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 103,605 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,273 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,707 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 79,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,106 miles

Advise: nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,269 miles

Advise: nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise: nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,869 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perishing on edges.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 37,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perishing on edges.

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 VKC is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

YT09 VKC is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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