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BG57 HYU

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,819 mi
Last recorded41,819 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 HYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 41,819 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 41,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 35,812 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 34,744 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 33,242 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 31,863 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 30,772 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 30,412 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 30,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 29,478 miles

MIL light on

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,047 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,641 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,300 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 24,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 21,947 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 16,787 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,191 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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BG57 HYU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG57 HYU, 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 BG57 HYU registered?

BG57 HYU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is BG57 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 HYU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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