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BF07 GZB

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,100 mi
Last recorded63,100 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 GZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 63,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flexi detorated

Pass 13 Apr 2022 58,493 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 58,483 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70/14 tr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2021 54,482 miles

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

Front flexi in poor condition

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 54,482 miles

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front flexi in poor condition

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 53,570 miles

EXHAUST FRONT DOWNPIPE SEPARATING

front tyres worn uneven and getting low

o/s door mirror casing DAMAGED

o/s/f wiper splitting

Fail 29 Feb 2020 53,561 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,771 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 46,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,301 miles

Offside Front door mirror casing slightly damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,874 miles

drivers door mirror has slight damage

Fail 11 Mar 2016 39,874 miles

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

drivers door mirror has slight damage

Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,132 miles

Both rear tyres as small cracks all around tread and inner sidewall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,129 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,988 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)

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 GZB is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BF07 GZB, 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 BF07 GZB registered?

BF07 GZB is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BF07 GZB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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