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YX09 XSU

2009 Kia Rio

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,805 mi
Last recorded104,805 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 XSU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,805 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 104,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 98,107 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 98,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,676 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 90,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main under shield (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2017 83,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable)(205/45R16 ()

Fail 5 May 2017 82,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable)(205/45R16 ()

Pass 28 May 2016 72,752 miles

Sump weaping

Fail 28 May 2016 72,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Sump weaping

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,118 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,344 miles

both front suspension arm bushes starting to pull off bonding

n/s/r tyre close to tread bars

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,613 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/r seat

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

ol/s/f wishbone bush starting to pull off bonding

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,154 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/r seat so seatbelt could not be checked fully

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 XSU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX09 XSU, 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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YX09 XSU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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