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AP57 EAX

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,588 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,010 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,017 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,923 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 61,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 48,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Jun 2017 48,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,898 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 39,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,108 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2014 37,108 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,762 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 29,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,542 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,153 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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AP57 EAX is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EAX, 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 AP57 EAX registered?

AP57 EAX is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is AP57 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 EAX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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