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WV59 VUX

2009 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,458 mi
Last recorded110,458 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 VUX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front power steering leak

Fail 22 Sep 2022 110,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front power steering leak

Pass 9 Oct 2021 99,657 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 99,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,203 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,784 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads at 4.00 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,784 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads at 4.00 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,913 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 10 Sep 2014 39,785 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,219 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 24,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,164 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)

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 VUX is a 2009 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

WV59 VUX is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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