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WV09 DLZ

2009 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,534 mi
Last recorded122,534 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 DLZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 122,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre treads slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2024 118,360 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 114,035 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 114,003 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2022 112,234 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2021 110,261 miles

Nearside mirror temporarily made secure

centre exhaust pipe mounting broken from weld

Pass 15 Jun 2020 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 108,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,137 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,835 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 83,220 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 67,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,248 miles

damage front number plate

damage rear light lens

nearside rear tyre tyre worn close to limit, bold inner edge

offside front tyre worn low, worn inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 62,248 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage front number plate

damage rear light lens

nearside rear tyre tyre worn close to limit, bold inner edge

offside front tyre worn low, worn inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 56,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage front number plate

damage nearside rear light lens

slight uneven service brake application rear

nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit/uneven wear/bold inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,057 miles

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

damage front number plate

damage nearside rear light lens

slight uneven service brake application rear

nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit/uneven wear/bold inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,549 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

damage front number plate

damage nearside rear light lens

Fail 10 Apr 2014 47,547 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

damage front number plate

damage nearside rear light lens

front brake discs very poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,193 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split. front no.plate split. n/s/f lower arm inner front bush starting to separate.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 37,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wiper blade split. front no.plate split. n/s/f lower arm inner front bush starting to separate.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,993 miles

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

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 DLZ is a 2009 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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