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BU07 ETR

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,102 mi
Last recorded157,102 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 ETR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 157,102 miles

Front bumper damaged, but not likely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 157,102 miles

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

Front bumper damaged, but not likely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 147,776 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 147,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 133,335 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre start to crak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 133,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre start to crak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 125,346 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 125,346 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking advisory off front bumper slight damage (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,757 miles

offside front wing damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2015 114,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wing damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2013 99,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,380 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,971 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BU07 ETR is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU07 ETR, 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 BU07 ETR registered?

BU07 ETR is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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