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WV09 DLO

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,388 mi
Last recorded137,388 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 137,388 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 137,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 127,754 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flanges corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 127,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flanges corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens holed (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 117,773 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 117,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 108,381 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 108,381 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 96,915 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 96,915 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 82,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to wear lightly corroded through retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded through retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 82,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to wear lightly corroded through retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded through retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 69,055 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 69,055 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 56,540 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 56,540 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 43,904 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 43,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,719 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,344 miles

Damp around steering rack gaitors

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,906 miles

N/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 13 Mar 2012 25,033 miles

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

Passenger side front washer jet innop.

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 DLO is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WV09 DLO, 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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WV09 DLO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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