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BF07 GZD

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,153 mi
Last recorded110,153 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 GZD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 110,153 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 110,148 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 102,756 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 102,756 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 97,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 83,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,530 miles

advise both the n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

advise engine has a oil leak

advise h/lamp internal adjuster reset to zero prior to test

advise plastic engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both the n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

advise engine has a oil leak

advise h/lamp internal adjuster reset to zero prior to test

advise plastic engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,438 miles

both front tyres have low tread depth/uneven wear across tread area

n/s rear tyre has low tread depth

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,071 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,388 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 GZD is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GZD, 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 GZD is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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