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BF07 BWD

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,183 mi
Last recorded77,183 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 BWD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 77,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,908 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,500 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 69,499 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear imbalance 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All inner brake disc surfaces corroded and poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 65,966 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2017 65,964 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,831 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 58,050 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 55,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,964 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread

front pads just 1/2 worn

Pass 18 Jun 2011 35,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 24,794 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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BF07 BWD is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF07 BWD, 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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BF07 BWD is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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