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WV09 LRE

2009 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,386 mi
Last recorded103,386 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,386 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 103,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,846 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 93,846 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,170 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 88,168 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,748 miles

Central Rear Brake light been disc

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,718 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 74,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre screw in it

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,612 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2013 41,417 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 23 Feb 2012 35,338 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 LRE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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