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AK07 HBC

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 HBC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,442 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 99,248 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,850 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 93,850 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,570 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside gators (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,820 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak power steering pipe slight seeping next to rack ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 54,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,041 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 23,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,527 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 11,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 8,688 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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AK07 HBC is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK07 HBC, 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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AK07 HBC is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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