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WV59 ULO

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,119 mi
Last recorded36,119 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 36,119 miles

Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 36,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 34,199 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 32,461 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 31,121 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 31,121 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,890 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 27,890 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,492 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

age cracks on both rear tyre sidewalls

minor cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Oct 2019 26,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

age cracks on both rear tyre sidewalls

minor cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,187 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component end of rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

age cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

age cracks on both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,199 miles

age cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,110 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 18,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too high adjuster missing (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 15,151 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,098 miles

mnior cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 ULO is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ULO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV59 ULO registered?

WV59 ULO is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is WV59 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 ULO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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