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YY09 HXF

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,079 mi
Last recorded76,079 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 HXF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,079 miles

engine sump corroded starting to leak oil

o-s & n-s front spring cups corroded

play in steering n-s track rod end

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded may detach

Fail 23 Aug 2019 76,079 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lamp lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded starting to leak oil

o-s & n-s front spring cups corroded

play in steering n-s track rod end

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded may detach

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,220 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,272 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 68,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,175 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust mounting corroded but system still supported by other mounts

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,667 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 28,667 miles

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

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 HXF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY09 HXF, 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 YY09 HXF registered?

YY09 HXF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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