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AJ07 SVU

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,166 mi
Last recorded65,166 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 SVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 65,166 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2025 64,263 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

various marks over vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2024 63,423 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2023 61,380 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,448 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,616 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 57,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,894 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 55,894 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,493 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 55,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,688 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Fail 14 Feb 2017 54,688 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,394 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,659 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,879 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 27 Feb 2013 50,930 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,930 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 24 Feb 2012 49,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,774 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,782 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 43,864 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 43,864 miles

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

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

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 SVU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SVU, 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 AJ07 SVU registered?

AJ07 SVU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is AJ07 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ07 SVU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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