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WV59 PYS

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,810 mi
Last recorded120,810 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 120,810 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 120,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid not staying up,can cause injury.

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,032 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both rear upper coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 104,442 miles

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 104,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,475 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,564 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

Fail 30 Oct 2020 80,564 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm and also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm and also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 74,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm and also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm and also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,567 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,154 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

centre exhaust mount broken

rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,223 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 41,222 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,714 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 34,704 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,310 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,499 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 23,472 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PYS is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

WV59 PYS is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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