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YT09 XZW

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,006 mi
Last recorded152,006 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 152,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 152,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear drum (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 149,669 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2023 146,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 144,341 miles

Offside Front cv boot worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 142,275 miles

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 140,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 138,248 miles

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

stone chip outside zone (A)

Pass 18 Jul 2018 127,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 127,760 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,932 miles

NSF NSR tyres stepped on outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,342 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,661 miles

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

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

both front lower arm front bushes bonding failing

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,772 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 63,768 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 48,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,409 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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YT09 XZW is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT09 XZW, 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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YT09 XZW is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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