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AF07 VRY

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,166 mi
Last recorded139,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VRY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 139,166 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 131,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 120,630 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 118,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 116,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 116,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,223 miles

front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,530 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,442 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low/bald on inner edge

slight play in offside front hub assembly

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,606 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,227 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,228 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,810 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 26,810 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,855 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 VRY is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

AF07 VRY is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is AF07 VRY safe to buy?

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