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AR07 DZX

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,147 mi
Last recorded111,147 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 DZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

front subframe painted and n/s welded and repaired

Fail 17 Jan 2020 111,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front subframe painted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 111,119 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,393 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 101,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,748 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2014 76,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,687 miles

damage on bodywork

kerb damage on wheel trims

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear wipers in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,453 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 43,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing very low on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,978 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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AR07 DZX 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 62.5%.

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 AR07 DZX, 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 AR07 DZX registered?

AR07 DZX is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2007.

Is AR07 DZX safe to buy?

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