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YY59 EWL

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,478 mi
Last recorded100,478 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EWL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,478 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody/suspension components corroding

upper windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2026 100,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (50mm exhaust bore) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody/suspension components corroding

upper windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2023 93,592 miles

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

Offside Front Speed ring broken

Fail 6 Oct 2023 93,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Speed ring broken

Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,607 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover missing ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 71,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND PERISHING 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND PERISHING 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 67,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle at coil spring mounting cups corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 67,476 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle at coil spring mounting cups corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,468 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,780 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,206 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,916 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,826 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 EWL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

YY59 EWL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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