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BG07 ZVH

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,742 mi
Last recorded113,742 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 ZVH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 113,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 105,475 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 105,475 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 93,547 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 78,246 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 60,516 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 60,516 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2021 58,422 miles

Front corrosion to inner disc surface

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp with oil on gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front subframe

engine cover fitted

power steering fluid appears low

sump is corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2021 58,422 miles

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

Front corrosion to inner disc surface

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp with oil on gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front subframe

engine cover fitted

power steering fluid appears low

sump is corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2020 56,114 miles

front wipers are smearing

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

o/s/r tyre is badly perished in the tread - 175 70 14

rear number plate is deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2020 56,114 miles

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

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

front wipers are smearing

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

o/s/f lower suspension bush is separating

o/s/r tyre is badly perished in the tread - 175 70 14

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2019 49,205 miles

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,195 miles

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 10 Apr 2018 44,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are very low

n/s/r tyre is wearing edges

rear brake pads appear low

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad cannot see outer pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad cannot see outer pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad cannot see outer pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad cannot see outer pads (3.5.1g)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,546 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 30,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,115 miles

all brake discs slighlty rusty

both front tyres warn on inner edges

both rear and off side front tyres cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

small split off side wiper blade

Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,092 miles

advise offside front tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,125 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 5,755 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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BG07 ZVH is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG07 ZVH, 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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BG07 ZVH is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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