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YY09 NRJ

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,847 mi
Last recorded151,847 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 NRJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 151,847 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 141,496 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 127,758 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axel corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 117,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,281 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 104,281 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 91,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,103 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in srceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 85,102 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in srceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,372 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,904 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 3 Mar 2018 60,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 41,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,955 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,190 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,990 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 NRJ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRJ, 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 NRJ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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