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WV59 VUN

2009 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,174 mi
Last recorded126,174 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 126,174 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,234 miles

TESTED WET WEATHER HEAVY SNOW

Fail 1 Feb 2019 112,702 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TESTED WET WEATHER HEAVY SNOW

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,220 miles

o/s/r inner tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Feb 2017 85,033 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 85,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 72,039 miles

front tyres are 175/70/14 rear tyres are 185/70/14

offside rear tyres perished

tread wearing low nearside rear tyre

unable to see front pads

Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,671 miles

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

centre exhaust broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,014 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 41,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Oil Leak

Gearbox Oil Leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 39,218 miles

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

front bumper damaged-lower grill

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,308 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 29,298 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 VUN is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

WV59 VUN is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is WV59 VUN safe to buy?

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