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YT59 UZM

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,853 mi
Last recorded94,853 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 UZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 94,853 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 94,852 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,886 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 81,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,442 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken bracket, but adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,021 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 67,021 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,581 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 62,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,278 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,545 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,840 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,718 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 14,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 10,105 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 UZM is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red 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 YT59 UZM, 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 YT59 UZM registered?

YT59 UZM is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 UZM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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