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YX59 OBL

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,198 mi
Last recorded150,198 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 OBL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 150,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 150,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 130,587 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 130,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 111,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 91,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 91,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts front to rear (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,155 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 66,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2015 41,987 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 41,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,367 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,918 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,814 miles

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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YX59 OBL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 YX59 OBL, 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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YX59 OBL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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