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AJ07 EBL

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 EBL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 74,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the felexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,735 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 72,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 70,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering rack fluid leak from gaitor

Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,195 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,517 miles

Central Sop light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 64,508 miles

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

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

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

Central Sop light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 63,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 61,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 61,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,390 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 59,377 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,060 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 57,055 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,022 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm towards inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished + worn to 2mm

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,633 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,323 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,480 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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AJ07 EBL is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol 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 AJ07 EBL, 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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AJ07 EBL is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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