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AV07 LCW

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,577 mi
Last recorded167,577 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 LCW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 167,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 167,577 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 154,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 154,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 149,109 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 149,109 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 139,445 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 121,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,455 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 102,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,079 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 145,800 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 145,800 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 121,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,431 miles

both rear brake discs slightly scoured and pitted

Fail 19 Apr 2011 97,431 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly scoured and pitted

Pass 4 May 2010 77,017 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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AV07 LCW is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV07 LCW, 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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AV07 LCW is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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