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BF57 VUT

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,766 mi
Last recorded143,766 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VUT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 143,766 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 134,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,423 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 123,398 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,345 miles

small surface cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,950 miles

small cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres no cords showing

Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s+o/s (1.1.C.1d)

small cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres no cords showing

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,640 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,247 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 82,247 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2014 79,835 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 28 May 2013 74,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,078 miles

handbrake operation poor

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,371 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 36,923 miles

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

front no plate cracked

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,923 miles

front no plate cracked

rear no plate starting to delaminate

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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BF57 VUT is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BF57 VUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF57 VUT registered?

BF57 VUT is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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