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YT59 ZDL

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,295 mi
Last recorded58,295 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 58,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 54,809 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,309 miles

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

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

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

Oil sump damaged and corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,640 miles

Exhaust corroded full system

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,260 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 52,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,369 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,452 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,422 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 41,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,856 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,566 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 ZDL 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 86.7%.

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 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 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

YT59 ZDL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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