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BT07 ZBU

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,551 mi
Last recorded81,551 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 ZBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,551 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 78,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,040 miles

Nearside Front lower arm front bush splitting

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,807 miles

Nearside front lower arm front bush starting to split

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,137 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 55,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,683 miles

front and rear discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,735 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,168 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,204 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 25,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,193 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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BT07 ZBU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BT07 ZBU, 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 BT07 ZBU registered?

BT07 ZBU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 August 2007.

Is BT07 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 ZBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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