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AF57 SSU

2007 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,461 mi
Last recorded86,461 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 SSU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,461 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 86,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 78,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,055 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,562 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 57,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Losing air ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,408 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 51,408 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,938 miles

Both front discs worn slightly.

Both rear discs corroding badly on insides.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,319 miles

Both front wipers split .

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,607 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,604 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,093 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,583 miles

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,510 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 30,510 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,406 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 26,406 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,922 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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AF57 SSU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF57 SSU, 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 AF57 SSU registered?

AF57 SSU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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