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YY59 FRX

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,227 mi
Last recorded59,227 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,227 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front to rear pipes at hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nearside/offside front sills corroded to holes in none prescribed areas

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and heavy surface corrosion in suspension components

Fail 17 Dec 2024 57,752 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front to rear pipes at hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nearside/offside front sills corroded to holes in none prescribed areas

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and heavy surface corrosion in suspension components

Pass 5 Jan 2024 55,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

nearside/offside front lower wishbone front mounting bushes some separation

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas ,suspension components and most brake pipes and brake hose ferrules

surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

Fail 5 Jan 2024 55,496 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

nearside/offside front lower wishbone front mounting bushes some separation

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas ,suspension components and most brake pipes and brake hose ferrules

surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2023 53,128 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

cracks in nearside/offside rear tyres

nearside/offside power steering rack damp with fluid

some separation nearside front lower wishbone front mounting bush

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components

Fail 12 Jan 2023 53,128 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

cracks in nearside/offside rear tyres

nearside/offside power steering rack damp with fluid

some separation nearside front lower wishbone front mounting bush

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2022 50,734 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside/offside steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion , engine oil leak

nearside/offside front lower wishbone front mounting bushes some separation

some imbalance rear foot brakes nearside lower effort

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

Fail 6 Jan 2022 50,734 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside/offside steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion , engine oil leak

nearside/offside front lower wishbone front mounting bushes some separation

some imbalance rear foot brakes nearside lower effort

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2021 48,463 miles

engine damp with oil

surface corrosion in most suspension components

surface cracks nearside rear tyre at treaded area

wear in front brake disc faces and with front brake pads worn thin

Fail 13 Jan 2021 48,463 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre mountings rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor cannot be stowed in the off position (3.1 (a) (ii))

engine damp with oil

surface corrosion in most suspension components

surface cracks nearside rear tyre at treaded area

wear in front brake disc faces and with front brake pads worn thin

Pass 7 Dec 2019 46,252 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 43,090 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 38,965 miles

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion at floor mountings

some wear in front brake disc faces

Fail 1 Dec 2017 38,965 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor (8.3.1b)

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion at floor mountings

some wear in front brake disc faces

Pass 23 Nov 2016 34,206 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,630 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 29,630 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,109 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 19,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 14,192 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 FRX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY59 FRX, 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 FRX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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