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BP07 SBY

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,466 mi
Last recorded35,466 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 SBY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 35,466 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 34,289 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 33,039 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged OS and NS front (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 31,479 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged OS and NS (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,512 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,201 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all wheel/tyre valve stems cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 28,201 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all wheel/tyre valve stems cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,770 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,696 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 22,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,561 miles

main beam tell tail dash light sticking intermitant

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,313 miles

main beam/dip switch stalk sticking intermitantly

Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,299 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 15,299 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,747 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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BP07 SBY is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BP07 SBY, 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 BP07 SBY registered?

BP07 SBY is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 August 2007.

Is BP07 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP07 SBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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