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CN57 BOF

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,746 mi
Last recorded176,746 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN57 BOF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 176,746 miles

alternator belt perished

front inner brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn uneven

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2022 176,745 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

alternator belt perished

front inner brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn uneven

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2021 172,754 miles

front discs corroded

front shocks corroded

handbrake requires slight adjustment

rear axle corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 170,742 miles

front inner discs slightly corroded

handbrake requires slight adjustment

nearside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

rear axle slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2020 170,742 miles

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

front inner discs slightly corroded

handbrake requires slight adjustment

nearside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

rear axle slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 157,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2019 157,727 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Split pin missing from ball joint nut

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))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 145,995 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 145,844 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 135,491 miles

Central brake light not working.

tracking req,s checking.

Fail 3 May 2017 135,379 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Central brake light not working.

tracking req,s checking.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,969 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 121,804 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 105,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 105,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,606 miles

Wheel nut covers fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,320 miles

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

wheel covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,862 miles

wheel trims fitted

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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CN57 BOF 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 65%.

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 CN57 BOF, 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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CN57 BOF is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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