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WV59 ULP

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,855 mi
Last recorded73,855 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,855 miles

power steering rack damp

Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,855 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

power steering rack damp

Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,670 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 65,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 55,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,476 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,317 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 35,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres cracked on side walls

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,555 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 30,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,399 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,138 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 ULP is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

WV59 ULP is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is WV59 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 ULP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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