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AH54 SJH

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,532 mi
Last recorded102,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH54 SJH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 102,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 102,349 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake slightly defective

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/55 r15 85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to open tailgate, entry to boot space through rear seats

Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,334 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 88,334 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,983 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,983 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 83,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 79,121 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 79,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 74,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape on inner edge (195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 74,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape on inner edge (195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,304 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 67,304 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,778 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 61,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 55,291 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 55,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

items removed from mirror prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,524 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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AH54 SJH is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AH54 SJH, 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 AH54 SJH registered?

AH54 SJH is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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