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WV09 DMF

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,985 mi
Last recorded99,985 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 DMF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 99,985 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror assembly. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn stepped inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,180 miles

Front pads getting low

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 84,106 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front and middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front pads getting low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,292 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,462 miles

n/s/f front wishbone bush parting from bonding

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,773 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 43,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,705 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 37,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,760 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,875 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

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 DMF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DMF, 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 DMF registered?

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

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