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YY59 ETK

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,252 mi
Last recorded109,252 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 ETK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 109,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,132 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 96,092 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,261 miles

ALL suspension components corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank corroded on seam and looks damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear across boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing/age cracks inner tread

Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,776 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,636 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,636 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,059 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 74,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,693 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,529 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 ETK is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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