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WV59 SNX

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,703 mi
Last recorded54,703 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 54,703 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 52,059 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front Tyres wearing low

Various bushes perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2020 52,059 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front Tyres wearing low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Various bushes perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,729 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the tread however not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear Tyres perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2019 48,729 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake discs worn

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the tread however not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear Tyres perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2018 44,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,553 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken but sill supported by front and rear

Offside Front Tyre perished on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2017 43,553 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken but sill supported by front and rear

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

Offside Front Tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,440 miles

front wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre rear stop lamp in-op

Fail 14 Nov 2016 38,439 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre rear stop lamp in-op

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,360 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 28,353 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 24,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,276 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 14,024 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 SNX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SNX, 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 SNX registered?

WV59 SNX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is WV59 SNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 SNX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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