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WV59 BWE

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,613 mi
Last recorded118,613 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BWE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,613 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,534 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 110,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,027 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear view mirror missing

Fail 22 Oct 2016 98,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking main pipe from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

interior mirror missing

secondary bonnet catch siezed.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

interior mirror missing

Fail 20 Oct 2015 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,963 miles

interior missing missing

Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,963 miles

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

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

interior missing missing

Pass 12 Oct 2013 57,563 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

interior mirror missing

Fail 4 Oct 2012 42,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

interior mirror missing. n/s and o/s mirrors fitted.

spare wheel not secured to boot floor.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

interior mirror missing. n/s and o/s mirrors fitted.

spare wheel not secured to boot floor.

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 BWE is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WV59 BWE, 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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WV59 BWE is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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