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AF07 PHJ

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 88,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 86,006 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 78,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 63,385 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,385 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,970 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,382 miles

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

o/srear brake disc scored

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,380 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/srear brake disc scored

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,729 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 PHJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

AF07 PHJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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