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AF07 LXK

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,701 mi
Last recorded51,701 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 LXK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 51,701 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 51,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,852 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 46,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,314 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 34,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 31,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,625 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,580 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 29,578 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,895 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 28,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,087 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges poss ( tracking )

n/s and o/s front wipers split

Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,292 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,272 miles

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

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

headlamp covers distorting beam

offside front tyre close to wear markers

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre close to wear markers

Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,957 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 11,232 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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AF07 LXK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2007 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 61,149 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 AF07 LXK, 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 19 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF07 LXK registered?

AF07 LXK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AF07 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 LXK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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