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YX09 KUA

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,603 mi
Last recorded96,603 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 KUA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 96,603 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 95,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 91,092 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,578 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,382 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 71,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,482 miles

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,970 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,874 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 63,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,414 miles

o/s/r door window missing

rear wiper split

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre worn on out side edge

rear exhaust mountin corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 47,622 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nsf tyre worn on out side edge

osf tyre worn on out side edge

rear exhaust mountin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,680 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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YX09 KUA is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YX09 KUA, 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 YX09 KUA registered?

YX09 KUA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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