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CU07 EJK

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,359 mi
Last recorded101,359 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 EJK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 101,359 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 89,537 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2023 89,511 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components sprayed with protective paint

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axel sprayed with protective paint

Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axel surface corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2022 82,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coilspring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheelarch and subframe mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,742 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,159 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 71,122 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,742 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,623 miles

all under sections have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 48,643 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,351 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,392 miles

Oil staine front of engine

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2013 35,392 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil staine front of engine

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Mar 2012 29,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,191 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,114 miles

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

Oil leak

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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CU07 EJK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU07 EJK, 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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CU07 EJK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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