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BN07 UPA

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,758 mi
Last recorded179,758 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 UPA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 179,758 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 179,756 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 170,397 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 170,397 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 154,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 154,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 139,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on tread but no cord or ply exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a metal object in tread

Fail 15 Feb 2018 139,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on tread but no cord or ply exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a metal object in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2017 123,176 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,128 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 68,128 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,241 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,943 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 45,943 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,311 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 35,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BN07 UPA is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN07 UPA, 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 BN07 UPA registered?

BN07 UPA is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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