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YT59 ZCA

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,523 mi
Last recorded114,523 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 114,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 114,515 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing locking nut not locked (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm front mntg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 110,961 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 110,919 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,511 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 98,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,334 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2019 84,334 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2018 75,407 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 75,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 59,683 miles

Front wipers start to smear screen

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,818 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 47,765 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 41,368 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 41,368 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 30,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 ZCA is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

YT59 ZCA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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