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YX59 YZK

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 YZK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded to very thin metal around Offside arm front mounting point, One section has corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

BOTH front subframe and rear trailing arm have surface corrosion

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NSR lamp unit damaged slightly, Not affecting emitted light

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and inner shoulder worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil around bottom of sump (sump appears to porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,254 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 78,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,443 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 74,295 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,504 miles

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

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

flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2018 69,388 miles

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

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

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

flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,713 miles

covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 57,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,706 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,159 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,576 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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YX59 YZK is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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