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YY59 ERV

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,375 mi
Last recorded44,375 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 ERV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 44,375 miles

Mid exhaust mount broken

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

Power steering rack weeping slightly

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,050 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 39,515 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer brake pipes becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres tread starting to crack apart (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 38,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,852 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 37,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 36,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded slow leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,606 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack in plate not causing interference (0.1 (b))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight oil leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF bush slight partition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 31,086 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 31,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,236 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 26,236 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,792 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 17,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,693 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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YY59 ERV is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY59 ERV, 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 YY59 ERV registered?

YY59 ERV is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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