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BK07 XEX

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,398 mi
Last recorded132,398 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 XEX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 132,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 129,922 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 129,922 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 125,238 miles

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

Rear Rear subframe has surface corrosion but not weakened

Fail 28 Jun 2021 125,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear subframe has surface corrosion but not weakened

Pass 21 Jul 2020 122,900 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,076 miles

surface corrosion to suspension and floor

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,271 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2018 112,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2017 105,792 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 98,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 May 2016 98,579 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 90,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 82,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 81,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,379 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 55,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades slightly worn/deteriorated

slight play in power steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,194 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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BK07 XEX is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK07 XEX, 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 BK07 XEX registered?

BK07 XEX is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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