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AP07 JXC

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,609 mi
Last recorded99,609 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 JXC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2025 99,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,218 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 89,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 87,166 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 87,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 86,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 85,136 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,370 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,407 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 76,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,079 miles

Rear d bushes have slight movment

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,966 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 60,841 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,934 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 54,927 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 23 May 2013 48,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2013 48,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 44,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,170 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,387 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 22,253 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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AP07 JXC is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP07 JXC, 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 AP07 JXC registered?

AP07 JXC is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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