MOT Status
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96,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front sub-frame heavily corroded but rigidity not effected, covered in paint.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front sub-frame heavily corroded but rigidity not effected, covered in paint.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
subframe slighty corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING
Difficult to inspect rear brake pads
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Power steering pipe/hose corroded
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Battery leaking Top cover of battery as become detached (4.13 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Difficult to inspect rear brake pads
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Power steering pipe/hose corroded
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front wiper blades splitting
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front wiper blades splitting
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/s/f wiper blade split
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF57 VUW is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BF57 VUW, 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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BF57 VUW is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2007.
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