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YY09 LRK

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,432 mi
Last recorded101,432 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 LRK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 101,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 95,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corrded close to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexi join corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corrded close to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 95,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corrded close to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge, tyre is also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexi join corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corrded close to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 89,621 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 89,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected drive belt damaged, loose (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2022 83,764 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 83,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 79,242 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 73,762 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides frontmost bushes lipped and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking down tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 67,603 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 61,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 61,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 54,380 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 49,160 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2015 41,600 miles

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (175/70/14T)

Pass 15 May 2014 33,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 May 2012 18,562 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 LRK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LRK, 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 LRK is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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