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AV07 XSR

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 94,710 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,450 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 75,245 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 75,245 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,164 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 51,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,014 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 44,011 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,046 miles

Nearside parking brake reading has just met the requirement

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 34,046 miles

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

Nearside parking brake reading has just met the requirement

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,748 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 28,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,653 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 23,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,212 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,898 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 XSR is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

AV07 XSR is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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