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YY59 HHA

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,373 mi
Last recorded80,373 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HHA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 80,373 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 68,316 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 68,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,004 miles

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

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

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

Rear General corrosion to rear shocks both sides

Fail 10 Aug 2020 63,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear General corrosion to rear shocks both sides

Pass 10 May 2019 60,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 57,934 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,760 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 51,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 45,303 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,215 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 39,215 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,808 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 33,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,406 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 28,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,791 miles

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

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 HHA is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HHA, 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 HHA is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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