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BN57 WFJ

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,406 mi
Last recorded76,406 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 WFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 76,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,425 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 74,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish between tread

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,785 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,936 miles

cannot open bonett

Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,601 miles

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

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,810 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 49,810 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,859 miles

Rear Inner Rear brake disk inner surface starting to get in poor condition

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,493 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 47,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,081 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 44,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,292 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 39,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,827 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 29,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 25,313 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,381 miles

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 5 Sep 2011 17,771 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,246 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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BN57 WFJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN57 WFJ, 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 BN57 WFJ registered?

BN57 WFJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is BN57 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 WFJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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