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AF07 PGU

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,440 mi
Last recorded116,440 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 116,440 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 110,488 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 103,221 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 103,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,279 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear worn down to 4mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 89,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,451 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre low on outer edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre low on outer edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,781 miles

o/s wiperblade smearing.

o/s/r tyre cracking in the tread.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,238 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 51,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,175 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 PGU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

AF07 PGU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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