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WR59 VBU

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,696 mi
Last recorded58,696 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 VBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 58,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 54,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 50,714 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 47,003 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 43,974 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 41,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,139 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 30,578 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 27,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 25,233 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 25,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in the tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 23,017 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating n/s o/s rear grabbing on (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 18,496 miles

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

nearside tyre tread has cracks / perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,598 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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WR59 VBU is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WR59 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR59 VBU registered?

WR59 VBU is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is WR59 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 VBU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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