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YY09 FWZ

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,535 mi
Last recorded96,535 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FWZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 96,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,547 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 4 May 2021 77,744 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 71,915 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 71,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 63,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 63,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear to abs (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to abs (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to abs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 53,543 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear fog light slightly obscured by tow bar

Fail 31 May 2018 53,542 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

rear fog light slightly obscured by tow bar

Pass 22 May 2017 43,956 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 43,956 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,438 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,985 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,087 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 8,746 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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YY09 FWZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY09 FWZ, 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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YY09 FWZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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