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BU07 ETV

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,229 mi
Last recorded71,229 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 ETV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 71,229 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit also bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

os sill outer sill corroded

osr light unit damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2026 71,226 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit also bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

os sill outer sill corroded

osr light unit damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,234 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

os sill corroded

osr light cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2025 67,234 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

os sill corroded

osr light cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 58,444 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 58,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective *** FRONT, AND REAR EXHAUST FLANGE BOLTS/NUTS BADLY CORRODED *** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** INNER, FRONT BUSH BREAKING AWAY *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** INNER, FRONT BUSH, STARTING TO BREAK AWAY *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.9MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,355 miles

*** CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL ON MINIMUM ***

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER, FRONT BUSH BREAKING AWAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXY HOSE , CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER, FRONT BUSH BREAKING AWAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 55,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL, TO FLOOR AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

*** CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL ON MINIMUM ***

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER, FRONT BUSH BREAKING AWAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXY HOSE , CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER, FRONT BUSH BREAKING AWAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.3MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 50,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** TYRE AT 3.8MM ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. *** (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,960 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 45,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,007 miles

Offside Rear *** TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING ***

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.0MM ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 26,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,391 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 3.0MM** , N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 5.0MM , O/S/F = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2014 19,391 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 3.0MM** , N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 5.0MM , O/S/F = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2013 12,625 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F = 3.0MM , N/S/F = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 5.5MM , O/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

**** FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ****

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 12,625 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F = 3.0MM , N/S/F = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 5.5MM , O/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

**** FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ****

Pass 13 Dec 2012 4,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 4,906 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 4,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 4,393 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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BU07 ETV is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BU07 ETV, 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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BU07 ETV is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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