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AV07 VBE

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,424 mi
Last recorded168,424 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VBE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 168,424 miles

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

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

oil leak?

sump pan corroded and weeping

Fail 21 Dec 2020 168,410 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

oil leak?

sump pan corroded and weeping

Pass 4 Jun 2019 157,948 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 157,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 148,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 137,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 126,148 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 126,148 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,824 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,460 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,160 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 65,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly lipped

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 VBE is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV07 VBE, 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 AV07 VBE registered?

AV07 VBE is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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