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WV59 BWH

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,668 mi
Last recorded71,668 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BWH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 71,668 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 71,668 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning belt lose (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 69,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,804 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 68,804 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 63,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,145 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS FRACTURED

Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,975 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 43,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,682 miles

exhaust/exhaust mounts deteriorated advise attention

Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 28,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,935 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 BWH is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BWH, 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 BWH is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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