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BU07 EUZ

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,563 mi
Last recorded85,563 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 85,563 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 85,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface O.S.R tail light lens broken (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O.S.F tyre worn to limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N.S.F tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 74,453 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,479 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 72,479 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,693 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,950 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 51,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,795 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,544 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 36,001 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 36,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 30,399 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 24,114 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 24,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,030 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 12,565 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 EUZ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EUZ, 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 EUZ registered?

BU07 EUZ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is BU07 EUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU07 EUZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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