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CE07 FPJ

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,151 mi
Last recorded152,151 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 FPJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 152,151 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 149,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 149,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 149,649 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 141,743 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

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

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

Offside Front smearing slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2019 141,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

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

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

oil level on min

Pass 1 Aug 2017 141,351 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 141,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,785 miles

*Front wipers smear.*

Both dip beam patterns weak.

Both front shock absorber spring seats corroded.

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders and low tread.

Long handbrake travel.

Slight wear/play o/s/f steering tie rod.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 111,785 miles

*Front wipers smear.*

Both dip beam patterns weak.

Both front shock absorber spring seats corroded.

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders and low tread.

Long handbrake travel.

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

Slight wear/play o/s/f steering tie rod.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,352 miles

front brake imbalance

front wipers worn split

signs of dampness filler neck / front shocks corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 92,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake imbalance

front wipers worn split

signs of dampness filler neck / front shocks corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Oct 2013 56,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,998 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise brake inspection as unable to check brake pads at time of test

front + rear brake discs worn/scored/corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,059 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 23,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,879 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,671 miles

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

small cracks cover n/s rear tyre

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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CE07 FPJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE07 FPJ, 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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CE07 FPJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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