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WV09 APZ

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,407 mi
Last recorded88,407 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 APZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 88,407 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 88,407 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 83,043 miles

Bonnet/hood safety catch seizing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 83,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet/hood safety catch seizing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Washer jets actuation both sides weak only just squirting front screen swept area.

Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,890 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 77,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 70,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,001 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 52,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish recommend swop with front to get full use and wear before it splits

Pass 5 Jan 2019 47,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,091 miles

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 14 Jan 2017 34,163 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 34,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 28,177 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,715 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,357 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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WV09 APZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV09 APZ, 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 WV09 APZ registered?

WV09 APZ is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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