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YT59 MFU

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,571 mi
Last recorded125,571 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 MFU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 125,571 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 125,569 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,528 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 112,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,540 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 100,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,088 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 90,088 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 76,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,086 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 62,086 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 47,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,716 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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YT59 MFU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YT59 MFU, 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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YT59 MFU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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