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AO57 XHA

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,868 mi
Last recorded130,868 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 XHA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 130,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 front bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 126,838 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 126,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower hub ball joint gaiter also play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,652 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 119,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,815 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 116,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,806 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 113,804 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,170 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer side walls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 111,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer side walls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,851 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 107,849 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,556 miles

both rear brake discs s/corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear brake discs s/corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake disc faces corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 97,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

both rear brake disc faces corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015
Fail 7 Sep 2015

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,960 miles

front tyres small cracks in treads

front tyres wearing on edges ( step treads )

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,679 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,534 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,275 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 31,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front and offside rear seatbelt buckles are twisted.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has some cracking in tread area,

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,832 miles

Nearside front and offside rear seatbelt buckles are twisted.

Offside rear tyre has some cracking in tread area,

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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AO57 XHA is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO57 XHA, 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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AO57 XHA is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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