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CA56 GZW

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,851 mi
Last recorded145,851 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 GZW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 145,851 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at body mounting and wishbone mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 141,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 141,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 138,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster has a buildup of condensation

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward-most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward-most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 133,825 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward-most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight bind in service brake

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward-most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,911 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 106,911 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,649 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 124,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front pipe corrosion

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 116,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 112,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,391 miles

rear discs worn

unable to see rear pads

Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,140 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,976 miles

wipers split

chips in windscreen

front pads getting low

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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CA56 GZW is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA56 GZW, 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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CA56 GZW is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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