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AP57 AEM

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,103 mi
Last recorded107,103 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 AEM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 107,103 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 100,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 89,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 89,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside hand brake effort low

Fail 4 Mar 2020 83,272 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside hand brake effort low

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 56,722 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 48,460 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,652 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,297 miles

osr disc slightly scored

severall cuts in tread on tyres all, in limits

wipers slightly smeary

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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AP57 AEM is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP57 AEM, 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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AP57 AEM is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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