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AJ57 SVR

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,115 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,905 miles

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

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2019 101,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 91,959 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,894 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,159 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 73,101 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,448 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,303 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,259 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 26,259 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,584 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 SVR is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

AJ57 SVR is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is AJ57 SVR safe to buy?

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