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WV09 GWG

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,217 mi
Last recorded49,217 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 49,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 39,725 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 39,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 36,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge advise tracking check 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 36,708 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge advise tracking check

Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 35,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,791 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 29,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,841 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,662 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 4 Mar 2013 15,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,559 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 GWG is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

WV09 GWG is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is WV09 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 GWG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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