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BJ07 GUK

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,607 mi
Last recorded46,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 GUK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 46,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 44,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,511 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 28,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,047 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,608 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 20,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BJ07 GUK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ07 GUK, 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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What year was BJ07 GUK registered?

BJ07 GUK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is BJ07 GUK safe to buy?

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