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AJ57 SPX

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,849 mi
Last recorded195,849 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SPX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 195,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 195,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 186,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 173,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 places (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 173,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear main section marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 places (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear main section marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 places (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 161,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main section (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded nearest steering rack as marked in yellow (2.3.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 151,000 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 151,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 138,758 miles

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

uneven tread wear to offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2014 138,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside 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)

uneven tread wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 119,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 119,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,240 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,926 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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AJ57 SPX is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ57 SPX, 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 AJ57 SPX registered?

AJ57 SPX is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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