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AJ07 SWO

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,465 mi
Last recorded105,465 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,465 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 105,464 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength retaining bolt sheared (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,477 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,477 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 98,474 miles

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

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

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 83,480 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on the outer wall

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,804 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,035 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,576 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,576 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 May 2011 46,830 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,341 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 SWO is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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