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WV09 LSF

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,491 mi
Last recorded150,491 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 150,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 150,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 149,395 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 149,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 147,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 147,894 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion Brake caliper siezed solid (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal brake lines x 2 badly corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail Wishbone badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 144,635 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 136,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 129,348 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 129,347 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 124,986 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 124,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 121,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 121,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,927 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 116,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 99,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 99,520 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 76,262 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,262 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,036 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,685 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,049 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 LSF is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black 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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

WV09 LSF is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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