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WV09 DLD

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,844 mi
Last recorded93,844 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 DLD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 93,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,367 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre supports broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 76,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre supports broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 64,036 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,321 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 48,319 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front accident mark,

Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,816 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 35,816 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

power steering belt in poor condition advs change

Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,002 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,462 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 29,462 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,055 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump drive belt cracking slightly.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 26,304 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,144 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,421 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 DLD is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLD, 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 DLD registered?

WV09 DLD is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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