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AP57 GBE

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,970 mi
Last recorded194,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 GBE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 194,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 190,859 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 178,148 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 177,947 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 165,790 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 165,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating week (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 142,245 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 142,245 miles

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to numerous pesonal effects on seats.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 115,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 86,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 GBE is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP57 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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