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BK07 XFC

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,459 mi
Last recorded73,459 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 73,459 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 66,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 60,713 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 60,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE OIL GATTING LOW

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,988 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 54,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,245 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,419 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 44,299 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,315 miles

slight oil leak from power steering

Fail 13 Mar 2019 39,315 miles

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

slight oil leak from power steering

Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,427 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,443 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 33,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,661 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,738 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,171 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 XFC is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BK07 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

BK07 XFC is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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