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AJ57 ADV

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,389 mi
Last recorded101,389 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ADV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 101,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 100,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 96,666 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 94,242 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,607 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,205 miles

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

general underbody corroded

oil leak from sump

Fail 2 Dec 2020 87,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

general underbody corroded

oil leak from sump

Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,788 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general underbody corroded

osf nsf tyres slight worn inner

Pass 20 Dec 2018 78,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,006 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 72,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,057 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,195 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front tyre low inner edge(2mm)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 62,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front tyre low inner edge(2mm)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,275 miles

both rear tyres mis-shapen

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,039 miles

nsr seatbelt not check as child seat fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,615 miles

nsf wishbone bush slightly worn

osf wishbone bush slightly worn

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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AJ57 ADV is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ57 ADV, 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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AJ57 ADV is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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