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WV59 BVO

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,408 mi
Last recorded17,408 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BVO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 17,408 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 16,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 15,432 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 15,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 14,309 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 13,129 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 12,522 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2019 11,435 miles

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

power steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 31 Aug 2018 10,685 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 10,008 miles

N/s inner steering rack boot clip moves when boot is open and closed but is secure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 8,953 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 7,028 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)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2013 6,054 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,750 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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WV59 BVO is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WV59 BVO, 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 WV59 BVO registered?

WV59 BVO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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