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YT59 ZBE

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,497 mi
Last recorded87,497 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,497 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,184 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 82,179 miles

Exhaust system insecure center and front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 79,693 miles

1st and 2nd exhaust brackets broken

Fail 14 Sep 2023 79,681 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pas pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

1st and 2nd exhaust brackets broken

Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight P.A.S Leak around rack

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 76,411 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,167 miles

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

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 13 Sep 2019 72,383 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,363 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,439 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 69,439 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,817 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,683 miles

metal section of both front flexible brake pipes very rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,130 miles

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

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,503 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 32,503 miles

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

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 ZBE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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