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AJ07 EBP

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,725 mi
Last recorded128,725 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 EBP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 128,725 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 128,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 125,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 120,132 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 120,130 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid major leak.No brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system central (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,317 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,521 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 109,517 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 109,511 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 105,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,697 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 95,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,206 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 87,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,266 miles

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

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)

front screen chipped

offside rear tyre cracking and uneven tread wear

uneven tread wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,990 miles

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

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

front screen chipped

uneven tread to offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,989 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front screen chipped

uneven tread to offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 EBP is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AJ07 EBP, 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 EBP is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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