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YY09 NPX

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,584 mi
Last recorded198,584 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 198,584 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front very slight brake bind

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pipes in plastic cases would advise removal for inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2018 191,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REASRS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 191,065 miles

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated BOTH FRONTS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REASRS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 171,817 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 171,817 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONTS (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,952 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 138,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,073 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,008 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NPX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NPX, 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 NPX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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